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Medicaid is a federal U.S. health insurance program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. The program primarily covers low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Federal guidelines for the Medicaid program are established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more about Medicaid at a national level on the CMS website here.
The Kansas Medicaid program is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (DHE) under the name KanCare. Learn more about Medicaid in Kansas on the Department of Health and Environment website here.
Through Medicaid, people gain access to health care services that may not be affordable without it. Additionally, some programs and benefits include special protections—such as provider network and payment methods—that help ensure services are accessible. Medicaid also provides preventive care and other services help people stay healthy and avoid costlier care.
Medicaid covers medical and health care services such as:
*Additional services, such as nursing homes or personal care services, may be available to those who have special needs.
Medicaid does not cover the following types of medical services:
Learn more about medical and health care services that are covered by Medicaid in Kansas on the KanCare page here.
Medicaid recipients in Kansas may need to pay a monthly premium, which is a monthly fee for enrollment in the program. Premiums range from $0 to $50. Premium amounts are based on the recipient’s annual income.
Recipients may sometimes need to pay a small out-of-pocket cost for treatments, which are known as copayments. Copayment amounts depend on the recipient’s age, household income and what the state pays for the specific service. There is a limit to the amount you can pay in copayments each month.
Services that require copayments include the following:
*Copayments are required for physician, or doctor, office visits unless the visit is for a preventive wellness exam, immunizations, family planning, or for urgent care that is provided at an urgent care facility.
Each Medicaid participant through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has their own individual health care plan. Some participants may be required to pay fees, and some recipients may not be required to pay fees, i.e., are exempt.
Medicaid participants who fall into one of the below categories are exempt from copayment fees:
To learn more about Medicaid premiums, click here.
To qualify for Medicaid in Kansas, you must meet all of the following:
Income limits vary depending on household size, medical status and other factors and are subject to change annually. Find the current Medicaid income limits based on household size in Kansas here.
Learn what documents you can submit to prove your citizenship and identity here.
Find further information on Kansas Medicaid eligibility here.
To apply for Medicaid in Kansas, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents you need here.
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the Kansas Benefits Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here* to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
KanCare
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-9738
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest DHE office.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the KanCare phone number at (800) 792-4884.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here* to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (844) 264-6285 or (800) 498-1255.
* KanCare has separate applications for families and children here and the elderly and persons with disabilities here. Select the application that applies to you. If you are not sure which application to use, call (800) 792-4884.
If you apply in person, you will complete an interview at the time of your application submission to verify your eligibility for the program.
If you apply online, by mail, by phone, by fax or by email, you will complete the interview over the phone.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the KanCare customer service number at (800) 792-4884.
Or, contact your nearest local Kansas DHE office. Find contact information for local field offices in Kansas here.
Kansas Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including:
Update your information by completing the appropriate change request form here. Once you have filled out the form, you can submit the request in the following ways:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-1255
You can check the status of your application in the following ways:
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. Kansas will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
To process a Medicaid application, it takes approximately 45 days or 90 days if there is a disability claim. If you are approved, you will receive a Medicaid identification card within 2 weeks of when you receive your approval notification.
Medicaid applications will be denied when applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
If your Medicaid application is denied or your benefits amount is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send a written appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your written appeal request in the following ways:
Office of Administrative Hearings
1020 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
The Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
If you are granted a hearing, you will receive a notice with the date, time and location of the hearing. Learn more about the appeal process on the Member Appeals, Hearings & Grievances page here.
Kansas Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within Kansas, you can update your address by completing the Change Report Form here. and sending it to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in the following ways:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-1255
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601
You can also visit or call a local Department of Health and Environment (DHE) office for further assistance. Find your nearest DHE office location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 21, 2022
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To apply for Medicaid in Kansas, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents you need here.
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the Kansas Benefits Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here* to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
KanCare
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-9738
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest DHE office.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the KanCare phone number at (800) 792-4884.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here* to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (844) 264-6285 or (800) 498-1255.
* KanCare has separate applications for families and children here and the elderly and persons with disabilities here. Select the application that applies to you. If you are not sure which application to use, call (800) 792-4884.
If you apply in person, you will complete an interview at the time of your application submission to verify your eligibility for the program.
If you apply online, by mail, by phone, by fax or by email, you will complete the interview over the phone.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the KanCare customer service number at (800) 792-4884.
Or, contact your nearest local Kansas DHE office. Find contact information for local field offices in Kansas here.
Kansas Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including:
Update your information by completing the appropriate change request form here. Once you have filled out the form, you can submit the request in the following ways:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-1255
You can check the status of your application in the following ways:
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. Kansas will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
To process a Medicaid application, it takes approximately 45 days or 90 days if there is a disability claim. If you are approved, you will receive a Medicaid identification card within 2 weeks of when you receive your approval notification.
Medicaid applications will be denied when applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
If your Medicaid application is denied or your benefits amount is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send a written appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your written appeal request in the following ways:
Office of Administrative Hearings
1020 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
The Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
If you are granted a hearing, you will receive a notice with the date, time and location of the hearing. Learn more about the appeal process on the Member Appeals, Hearings & Grievances page here.
Kansas Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within Kansas, you can update your address by completing the Change Report Form here. and sending it to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in the following ways:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601-1255
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
KanCare Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 66601
You can also visit or call a local Department of Health and Environment (DHE) office for further assistance. Find your nearest DHE office location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 21, 2022
