KansasProposal would set Kansas income limits for children's health coverage
The failed proposal would set household income limits for Kansas children's health coverage, with the limits subject to available funds and possible reductions.
What it does
The proposal lists household income limits for children's coverage: up to 225% of the 2008 federal poverty guidelines in 2009, and up to 250% in 2010 and later years. Coverage depends on available funds, and the health secretary would have to lower the limit if funds cannot sustain it.
Argument forFamilies could compare their household income with the plan's stated limits to see whether their children may qualify, if funds and other rules allow.
Argument againstFamilies could face uncertainty if the health secretary lowers the income limit when available state and federal funds cannot sustain coverage.
More detail
The plan would set household income limits for children's coverage. The limits apply to children in Kansas households who meet the plan's other eligibility rules. Coverage would depend on available state and federal funds and other eligibility rules. If the health secretary finds that available funds cannot sustain the stated income limit, the secretary would have to adopt a lower limit and publish the change. The printed limits apply to 2009 and 2010 and later years, using the 2008 federal poverty guidelines.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Feb 26Withdrawn from House Committee on Health and Human Services; Rereferred to House Committee on Health and Human ServicesMinor
- Feb 17Referred to House Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- Feb 14IntroducedIntroduced
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