Bill > SB457

This bill establishes the "Affordable Healthcare for Kansans program" to expand Medicaid eligibility in Kansas, with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment responsible for its administration and promotion. The program will allow adults under 65 who are not pregnant and whose income does not exceed 138% of the federal poverty level to receive medical assistance, starting January 1, 2027, to the extent allowed by federal law, specifically referencing 42 U.S.C. § 1396a. The federal poverty level is a measure used to determine eligibility for various federal programs, and expanding eligibility to 138% of this level is a common approach to broaden access to healthcare coverage.