The income eligibility requirements for Medicaid in Kansas vary depending on the specific program and the individual’s or family’s circumstances. Here is a summary of some key eligibility criteria:
Eligibility Requirements Overview
General Criteria:
- Kansas Residency: You must reside in Kansas.
- Citizenship/Immigrant Status: You must be a U.S. citizen or an immigrant with a qualifying status.
- Family Situations: Different income limits apply based on household size and composition.
Specific Income Eligibility Criteria
Pregnant People:
- Household of 2: Income must be at or below $2,810.
- Household of 3: Income must be at or below $3,543.
- Household of 4: Income must be at or below $4,275.
- Household of 5: Income must be at or below $5,007.
- Household of 6: Income must be at or below $5,740.
Children under 19:
- Household of 2: Income must be at or below approximately $4,191.
- Household of 3: Income must be at or below approximately $5,283.
Medically Needy Income Limit (MNIL) or Protected Income Level (PIL):
- Individual: $475 per month in 2025.
SSI-Related Eligibility:
- Individual in Own Home: Monthly income must not exceed $721.
- Individual with Spouse in Home: Monthly income must not exceed $1,082.
- Individual in Another’s Household: Monthly income must not exceed $480.67.
Working Healthy Program:
- Individual: Total countable income must not exceed the monthly 300% poverty level standard, which is approximately $2,873 for one person.
Long-Term Care (e.g., Nursing Home):
- Income must generally go toward nursing home costs, with few exceptions.
- Asset limit is $2,000 for a single applicant.
Other Programs:
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Monthly income below $1,255 for single persons.
- Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (LMB): Income between 120% and 135% of the Federal Poverty Level.
In summary, Kansas Medicaid eligibility is strict, particularly for non-disabled adults without children, but there are various programs with different income limits based on household size and health needs.
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