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What is KanCare?

The program for Medicaid in Kansas is called KanCare. KanCare offers health insurance coverage for children, pregnant women, families with children, elderly, and adults and children with disabilities in the state of Kansas.

Kansas works with managed care organizations (MCOs or health plans) like Sunflower Health Plan to manage healthcare benefits for Kansas Medicaid members. If you think you might be eligible for Kansas Medicaid services, you can apply for KanCare with the state of Kansas. Then you can choose Sunflower as your health plan.

How to Apply for Medicaid in Kansas

  1. To apply for Kansas Medicaid/KanCare:
  2. Choose a Kansas Medicaid health plan.
    • You can choose Sunflower Health Plan as your Medicaid health plan in Kansas. 
    • More information about choosing a plan.
    • We hope you choose Sunflower as your health plan!
  3. KanCare will determine whether you are eligible for Medicaid.
  4. If approved, your new health plan will send you a welcome packet.
  5. Enjoy your new Kansas Medicaid benefits!

Benefits of Being a Sunflower Member

All KanCare members receive the same Kansas Medicaid benefits, plus any extra benefits that health plans offer. Learn more about the Kansas Medicaid benefits offered by Sunflower Health Plan:

  • Rewards Program: Earn rewards for completing healthy activities with My Health Pays®!
  • Care Coordination Services: Sunflower can help you manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, high-risk pregnancy and more.
  • 24/7 Nurse Advice Line: Get answers to your health questions at any time from our team of registered nurses at our nurse advice line. Call 1-877-644-4623 to be directly connected.
  • And more! Learn more about the valuable Kansas Medicaid benefits and services offered by Sunflower Health Plan.