Find out if your child qualifies for CHIP in Kansas
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For a household of 3, the CHIP income limit for a child under 19 in Kansas is $5,806 a month ($69,666 a year), which is 255% of the federal poverty level.
This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Kansas CHIP
In Kansas, CHIP coverage is provided through KanCare, Kansas’ Medicaid program, and covers children under age 19 in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.
Participants in the CHIP program may be required to pay a monthly premium based on a sliding income scale. Families with household income between 166% and 255% of the FPL may be required to pay a monthly premium of $20–$50 per family to maintain coverage.
| PREMIUM | FPL |
|---|---|
| 0 | ≤ 166% |
| $20 | ≤ 191% |
| $30 | ≤ 218% |
| $50 | ≤ 255% |
What is the income limit for CHIP in Kansas?
In Kansas, legislation was passed in 2022 to increase the CHIP eligibility income level to 255% of the current poverty level. For a family of three, it’s about $5,806 per month.
| Household Size | 166% Income Limit | 255% Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,208 | $3,392 |
| 2 | $2,994 | $4,599 |
| 3 | $3,779 | $5,806 |
| 4 | $4,565 | $7,013 |
| 5 | $5,351 | $8,220 |
| 6 | $6,136 | $9,427 |
| 7 | $6,922 | $10,634 |
| 8 | $7,708 | $11,841 |
How do I apply for CHIP in Kansas?
You can apply for Medicaid or CHIP in Kansas in any of the following ways:
- Online: Submit an application through KanCare Self Service Portal
- In person: Apply at a local Department for Children and Families (DCF) office 1
- By phone: Call the KanCare Clearinghouse at (800) 792-4884 to apply or request an application
Kansas uses a single application to determine whether your family qualifies for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KanCare Clearinghouse
(800) 792-4884
Footnotes
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You can find your local Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Service Center by visiting the official DCF website and using their office locator. ↩
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.
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- Ada Hu