Medicaid Applications | KanCare
PO Box 3599, Topeka, KS 66601
Eligibility
Live in Kanas, people under age 19, pregnant people, parents and caregivers, senior, disabled. Income restrictions for family. No other health insurance (if have other, call for details). Have to be a United States resident.
Required documents
Proof of identity, citizenship and/or immigration status and proof of all household income
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
844-264-6285
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Fax Applications for Elderly Persons With Disabilities
800-792-4884
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Main Phone
800-498-1255
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Fax Applications for Families and Children
866-305-5147
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Office Phone
800-766-3777
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TTY
Websitehttps://www.kancare.ks.gov
Languages
Spanish; other languages as needed; go to web site to view info in 10 other languages but printed applications are in Spanish or English only.
Application process
Apply online, download application online, or call KDHE office for paper application. Complete application and submit online or mail or fax to clearinghouse.
Fees
Case by case basis
Service area
Kansas
KanCare is the program through which the State of Kansas administers Medicaid. Program provides insurance for little or no cost. KanCare, formerly HealthWave, was created for uninsured children, ages 0-19, living in households with income levels at or below the Federal poverty level. Adults and pregnant people may qualify for coverage, however the household size and income guidelines are different.
Last Assured
10/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
KANCARE
Program provides insurance for little or no cost. KanCare is for uninsured children, ages 0-19, living in households with income levels at or below the Federal poverty level. Adults and pregnant people may qualify for coverage, however the household size and income guidelines are different.