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In the Spring of 2023, Kansas resumed the Medicaid renewal process for the first time in three years. To prevent unnecessary coverage disenrollments, we are working with our partner organizations to spread the word and doing what we can to help enrollees navigate the process. Below is background on the process and resources available to partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The state\u2019s KanCare program provides health coverage to approximately 400,000 Kansans<\/strong>, including children, low-income parents, and Kansans with disabilities. Ensuring Kansans have access to health care, especially our most vulnerable means a better Kansas for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to COVID-19, KanCare has been operating under special rules under a public health emergency declaration. As this has expired, Medicaid is returning to the practice of annual renewals. The success of this process is dependent on clear communication between KanCare and its enrollees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the public health emergency, KanCare also allowed for broader qualifications to receive coverage. As renewals come up for enrollees, eligibility will also be considered under the current regulations<\/strong>. <\/strong>This means it is even more important to ensure correct contact information with KanCare. With this in mind, we want to offer resources that can facilitate outgoing communications for our partners.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n KanCare will use the information they have on file to decide if Medicaid family member(s) still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP coverage. If KanCare needs more information to make a coverage decision, they will send renewal letters in the mail based on the customer information they have. Enrollees are highly encouraged to keep a close eye on their mailbox<\/strong>, especially during their renewal month which is the same month in which coverage began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources and tools are available both for service providers and enrollees. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have and direct you to the best information source available. Below are a few helpful links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Care of Network of Kansas<\/a><\/strong> offers a thorough toolbox for you and your organization to help spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC)<\/a><\/strong>, a national nonprofit organization, works to ensure that schools can provide students with healthy environments, nutritious food, health services and opportunities for physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a><\/strong> is dedicated to the health of all children and the pediatric professionals who care for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kansas Department of Health and Environment and KanCare<\/a><\/strong> offer a toolbox available to the public. It can be accessed here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To visit the KanCare <\/a><\/strong>website directly and check enrollee status, follow the link<\/a> and click the red chat bubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those that lose their coverage due to a change in eligibility, they can apply for coverage through the Health Care Marketplace<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To read the latest<\/strong> on what\u2019s happening in Kansas, you can read this article from Topeka’s Capital Journal, here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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