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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Kansas state CHIP program is called KanCare. It is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For more information about KanCare, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Kansas for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for Kansas KanCare, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884 or review the Kansas CHIP brochure here.
To qualify for CHIP in Kansas, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Kansas’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Depending on your gross household income, the premium may be $20 to $50 per month per family covered by KanCare.
When your child receives covered medical services, your copay will be $0, including for emergency services.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Kansas, visit the Kansas Medicaid and KanCare Eligibility Guidelines page here. Or call the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884.
Before applying for the KanCare, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Kansas Medical Consumer Self-Service Portal here.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Application for Medical Assistance for Families with Children found here and send it to the following address:
KanCare
P.O. Box 3599
Topeka, KS 666601-9738
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application to 1 (800) 498-1255.
For a copy of the Application for Medical Assistance for Families with Children in Spanish, click here.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP after applying. If approved for CHIP, you will be sent a KanCare insurance card by mail.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the KanCare, you can contact the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884.
If you do not agree with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal after you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail, by phone, or by fax.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and send to the Office of Administrative Hearings at 1 (785) 296-4848.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Office of Administrative Hearings
1020 S. Kansas Ave Topeka, Kansas 66612
To request an appeal by phone, contact the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884 or the KMAP Customer Service line at 1 (800) 766-9012.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884.
If you have any further questions about the Kansas KanCare or CHIP, call the KanCare Clearinghouse helpline at 1 (800) 792-4884
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following 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 CHIP 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.
