TOPEKA (KSNT) – As Medicaid eligibility changes from H.R. 1 take effect in the Sunflower State, we’re learning more from state officials about the individuals who are losing coverage.
According to KanCare officials, beginning on Oct. 1, certain immigrants in Kansas will be removed from the Medicaid program. Immigrants who may be impacted are as follows:
- Refugee or person seeking asylum
- Humanitarian parolee
- Survivor of human trafficking or domestic violence
Our Kansas Capitol Bureau reached out to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), to learn more about just how many immigrants will be losing coverage. Jill Bronaugh, a spokeswoman for the KDHE, said hundreds are expected to lose coverage.
“The number of those expected to lose Medicaid coverage in Kansas due to the changes in House Resolution 1 is 1,445,” Bronaugh said.
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State officials clarified that all individuals who are expected to lose coverage were sent a letter back in June and received additional letters through September this year. The letters were meant to inform Medicaid recipients that they may lose coverage, and that updated immigration documents would be needed.
KDHE staff report that additional letters were sent to those who did not provide updated documents. These letters informed members that a final letter would be sent to them before coverage is lost, and that new immigration documents can be provided at any time, including over the phone.
Those looking to update their information are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Visit the KanCare website to learn more.
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