The bill amends K.S.A. 38-2001 to update the eligibility criteria and income requirements for the state children's health insurance program. Key changes include raising the income threshold for coverage from 225% to 250% of the federal poverty income guidelines, and eliminating the waiting period for newly enrolled participants with family incomes over 200% of the federal poverty guidelines if they previously had comprehensive health coverage. The bill also mandates that the plan developed must include provisions for continuous eligibility for 12 months, presumptive eligibility, and performance-based contracting with measurable outcomes for health services.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the health insurance coverage plan is coordinated with federal and state child health care programs and allows for the contracting of managed mental health care services. It stipulates that eligibility for benefits requires individuals to be citizens or lawfully admitted aliens, and it clarifies that the program is not an entitlement and is subject to available funding. The existing section of K.S.A. 38-2001 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 38-2001