KanCare to begin checking immigration status

KanCare the program thatthe State of Kansas administers Medicaid has announced an alert that members may receive a call or letter to confirm their immigration status.

Members must respond promptly.

 According to the KanCare web site Citizenship and Immigrant Status, you must be a citizen or immigrant with a certain status. Some immigrants must wait 5 years before they can get coverage. For information see Fact Sheet: Non-Citizen Applicants. Proof of citizenship and identity is required for some individuals. See the Citizenship and Identity Requirements fact sheet for more information.

Update your information by clicking the red chat box in the lower right corner of your screen, going to ApplyForKanCare.ks.gov, or calling 1-800-792-4884.