Government Benefits in Kansas
66 assistance programs available to Kansas residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.
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Medicaid in Kansas: Not expanded
Kansas has not expanded Medicaid. Adults without dependent children are ineligible regardless of income. Parents with children qualify only if income is below about 33% FPL. The coverage gap affects roughly 150,000 Kansans.
Benefits in Kansas
Kansas has among the most restrictive public benefits eligibility in the country. TANF cash assistance (called "Kansas Works") has a lifetime limit of 48 months and significant work requirements. Kansas imposes asset tests on SNAP applicants and does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. Residents who do not qualify for public coverage may be eligible for Marketplace subsidies if income is above 100% FPL.
Main agency: Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) ↗
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