AKA:
HealthWave, SCHIP, State Children's Health Insurance Program
Description:
KanCare is the program through which the State of Kansas administers Medicaid. Program provides insurance for little or no cost. KanCare, formerly HealthWave, was created for uninsured children, ages 0-19, living in households with income levels at or below the Federal poverty level. Adults and pregnant women may qualify for coverage, however the household size and income guidelines are different.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
November 17, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
PO Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(800) 792-4884
Fax Applications for Elderly Persons With Disabilities
(844) 264-6285
Fax Applications for Families and Children
(800) 498-1255
Office Phone
(866) 305-5147
TTY
(800) 766-3777
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
Program provides health insurance and various dental programs.
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Required Documents
Proof of identity, citizenship and/or immigration status and proof of all household income
Eligibility
Under age 19, pregnant people, parents and caregivers, senior, disabled. Income restrictions for family. No other health insurance (if have other, call for details). Have to be a KS resident.
Fees
Determined upon award of KanCare
Intake Procedure
Apply online, mail or fax in completed application or fax to clearinghouse, along with required documents; applications should take 45 days or less.
Languages
Spanish; other languages as needed; go to web site to view info in 10 other languages but printed applications are in Spanish or English only.
Service Area
Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
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Description
With a KanCare Appeal of an Adverse Action (also referred to as an MCO Appeal), the Managed Care Organization (Amerigroup, Sunflower or United) team will review your case information and any new documentation you send to determine if they agree with you or with the original decision.
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Kansas resident, have KanCare
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or go online for appeal information
Languages
Spanish; interpretation for other languages available
Service Area
Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Program provides insurance for little or no cost. KanCare, formerly HealthWave, was created for uninsured children, pregnant women or adults who qualify. All medical applications will be handled through Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) in Topeka.
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Required Documents
Proof of identity, citizenship and/or immigration status and proof of all household income
Eligibility
Live in Kanas, people under age 19, pregnant people, parents and caregivers, senior, disabled. Income restrictions for family. No other health insurance (if have other, call for details). Have to be a United States resident.
Fees
Case by case basis
Intake Procedure
Download application online or call KDHE office for paper application, complete application and mail or fax to clearinghouse, process usually takes 45 days or less
Languages
Spanish; other languages as needed; go to web site to view info in 10 other languages but printed applications are in Spanish or English only.
Service Area
Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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