Bill > SB246

This bill establishes the KanCare Bridge to a Healthy Kansas program, which expands Medicaid eligibility to adults under 65 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level. The program requires referrals to workforce training programs for certain unemployed or underemployed participants, and allows the state to establish a health insurance premium assistance program. The bill creates two dedicated funds for the program, funded by drug rebates and health plan privilege fees, and requires reports on cost savings and funding. The program is contingent on maintaining certain federal funding levels and may be terminated if those levels decrease. The bill also authorizes the state to charge a monthly fee of up to $25 per individual or $100 per family and prohibits coverage for abortion services.

Health and Social Services

http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb246/