KanCare Updates

ATTENTION KANCARE ENROLLEES:

KanCare renewals are coming. Make sure the KanCare Clearinghouse has your most current contact information. Click the red chat bubble in the lower right of your screen or call 1-800-792-4884 and give the Clearinghouse your updated address, phone number or any other contact information that has recently changed. Doing this will help the KanCare Clearinghouse contact you when your renewal is due and may help you avoid a gap in coverage.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS:

Help the KanCare enrollees in your community prepare for the Continuous Enrollment Unwinding by accessing the communications toolkit below and using the materials included to educate KanCare enrollees. You can use the materials as they are or edit to fit your platform. If you edit, please contact Lauren Evans for review.

The toolkit is divided into two phases. Phase 1 materials can be deployed immediately. We recommend Phase 2 be deployed once renewal mailings begin around March 13. 

Click here to access the Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Toolkit.

Check back every Wednesday to see new materials as they become available.

Access Your Health Information Through a Third-Party App

KanCare members can now access their medical data through a mobile app. Instructions are available through the Member page on the KMAP website and can be accessed below.
Mobile Apps for Member Health Information and Claims Data
How to Access Your Data
Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions

Broadband for All Through the Affordable Connectivity Program

KanCare beneficiaries and those who receive SNAP, SSI, WIC, a Pell Grant, Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, or Lifeline benefits or make less than 200% of the federal poverty are prequalified for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP gives eligible households discounts of up to $30 off monthly internet bills or up to $75 off for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible enrollees can also get $100 to use for a tablet, laptop or desktop computer through a partnering service provider when they spend more than $10 and less than $50. Visit AffordableConnectivity.gov to apply.

Check Your Tax Credit Eligibility

If you worked, earned less than $59,187 and had less than $10,300 in investment income during tax year 2022 you may qualify for a reduction in taxes you owe or an increase in your tax refund. You may even qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for as far back as 2018. See if you qualify for EITC at irs.gov/eitc. 

COVID-19 Resources

Covid-19 Public Health Emergency 

During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), KanCare recipients have stayed enrolled in the program.

If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information by contacting the KanCare Clearinghouse at 1-800-792-4884. You can also update your contact information by clicking the red chat bubble to the lower right of your screen.

This may help you keep your KanCare coverage after the end of the COVID-19 PHE.

KanCare Quality Dashboard

  KanCare Dashboard

OneCare Kansas

OneCare Kansas logoHelping people live healthier lives by integrating and coordinating services and supports to treat the
“whole-person” across the lifespan.

Member Information
Provider Information
OCK Provider Map

OneCare Kansas Newsletter - January 2023


OCK Providers, please see the FAQ section and a special note in the August OCK newsletter pertaining to CCBHCs and OCK.

Events

Bethell HCBS and KanCare Oversight Committee 


Bethell Joint Committee on HCBS and KanCare Oversight
Date: February 3, 2023 
Time: Starts at 9:00am
Location:  State Capitol, Room 112-N
Agenda:  When it becomes available, it can be found on the Committee page.
For those wishing to testify, contact Iraida Orr at Iraida.Orr@klrd.ks.gov or 785-296-4408.

 KanCare Advisory Council Meeting 

Date: December 14, 2022
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81941886040?pwd=L3pPZjhwUUpEZVU1ZmlGZXQ5NDFDdz09

Meeting ID: 819 4188 6040
Passcode: 978485
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

KanCare Public Forum Meeting 

Date: December 14, 2022 
Time: 3:00 - 4:00p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us

Meeting ID: 845 1326 8042
Passcode: 318869
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

2021 Annual Report

Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) 

Date: December 14, 2022
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Computer Audio Enabled Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82093576852

Meeting ID: 820 9357 6852
Passcode: 284707
Audio Dial Only: 1 (312) 626-6799
You will need the Meeting ID and Passcode

KanCare Final Evaluation Report 2013-2018

This is the final report on the evaluation results of the KanCare Demonstration implemented over a six-year period (January 2013 through December 2018) completed by KFMC External Quality Review Organization for KanCare.
All three managed care organizations operate Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in our State. DSNPs enroll individuals who are entitled to both Medicare and medical assistance from a state plan under Medicaid. The State exempts the following D-SNPs from external quality review per 42 C.F.R. 438.362 beginning in 2019: 
Aetna - Aetna Medicare Assure, Coventry
Sunflower – WellCare Dual Access, WellCare Dual Liberty
UnitedHealthcare – UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin