Health coverage income limits permanently updated for Kansas children
Bipartisan legislation links eligibility to 250% of the current federal poverty level, replacing outdated 2008 guidelines and adjusting family premium rules.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly on April 9, 2026, signed bipartisan legislation that permanently updates eligibility thresholds for the state's Children's Health Insurance Program, adjusting the household income threshold from 250% of the 2008 federal poverty level to 250% of the current federal poverty income guidelines (Senate Bill 271). The change aligns Kansas with national standards and ensures eligibility reflects current economic conditions.
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