Kansas Medicaid, also referred to as the Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP), is a jointly-funded state and Federal government program that pays for medically necessary services. Medicaid pays for medical services for children and their caretakers, pregnant women, and persons who are disabled, blind or 65 years of age or older.
To be eligible for Kansas Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
- Be 65 years of age or older.
If you have Medicare and qualify for full Medicaid coverage:
- Your state will pay your Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) monthly premiums.
- Depending on the level of Medicaid you qualify for, your state might pay for:
- Your share of Medicare costs, like deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
- Part A (Hospital Insurance) premiums, if you have to pay a premium for that coverage.
- You’ll automatically get Extra Help with your drug costs. Learn more about Extra Help.
- Medicaid may pay for other drugs and services that Medicare doesn’t cover.
