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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 1, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kansas, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response and Recovery website, the Department of Health and Environment's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Health Foundation.

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Description of Program and Relief

KanCare - MediKan Health Benefits for Adults with Disabilities

The MediKan health program covers adults with physical or mental disabilities who do not qualify for Medicaid. Persons may only receive MediKan for 12 months. MediKan provides limited benefits to adults whose applications for federal disability are being reviewed by the Social Security Administration. Health benefits include the provision of medical care in acute situations and during catastrophic illness. Overall, the scope of services covered by MediKan is similar to that covered by Medicaid, but a number of restrictions and limitations apply.

Government or Lead Agency

Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To be eligible for MediKan, an applicant must (i) be between 18 and 64 years old; (ii) have filed for disability through the Social Security Administration or be actively appealing a determination; and (iii) have a very low income.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, contact KanCare at (800) 792-4884.

List of Additional Information

Click here for more information.

Click e" here to apply online.


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