Expands medical assistance eligibility in Kansas and establishes the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act.
The bill expands eligibility for medical assistance in Kansas by including adults under 65 years old with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. It mandates employment verification for applicants and requires coordination with county sheriffs and the Department of Corrections to assist inmates in applying for Medicaid. The bill also establishes the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act, which aims to enhance healthcare access for working individuals.
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