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 gross household income limit for eligibility from 225% to 250% of the federal poverty income guidelines, and removing the previous waiting period for newly enrolled participants with family incomes over 200% of the federal poverty guidelines who had prior comprehensive health coverage. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for a capitated managed care plan that includes various health services and performance-based contracting, while ensuring that coverage is subject to available appropriations.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that eligibility and benefits are not entitlements and are contingent upon the availability of state and federal funds. It also mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment must monitor costs and make necessary adjustments to stay within appropriations, while ensuring that all changes to income eligibility levels are published in the Kansas register. The existing section of K.S.A. 38-2001 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.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