(Sept. 22, 2023) – Some Kansas hospitals have reported seeing an increase in uninsured patients in the emergency room. Hospitals still play a crucial role in Medicaid Unwinding by supporting and assisting patients in getting coverage. Here are two ways the Cover Kansas project can support Kansas hospitals in this process:
Educating Patients:
One of the primary ways hospitals can assist patients is by providing comprehensive, up-to-date information about the changes in KanCare coverage. Hospitals can offer educational workshops, online resources and printed materials to help patients understand the shifting landscape of Medicaid eligibility criteria and available alternatives.
- Bookmark the KanCare Renewals Dashboard for printable resources in up to 15 languages, FAQs from KanCare and social media toolkits to help keep patients informed.
- Follow Cover Kansas for easily sharable posts.
- Find up-to-date information (by county and age) on how many individuals have been approved, discontinued and are in the "90-day window."
Assisting with Enrollment:
As patients become ineligible for KanCare, hospitals can assist in navigating the enrollment process for other coverage options. If a patient loses Medicaid and is interested in applying for Affordable Care Act coverage, Cover Kansas Marketplace Navigators can assist with applications or answer questions at no cost.
- Click here to find the nearest Cover Kansas navigator or call toll-free, (866) 826-8375, from anywhere in Kansas.
- Request materials about navigators to display at your hospital.
If there are other questions about this process or ways Cover Kansas can support your staff, please contact Kate Gramlich at kgramlich@communitycareks.org.
--Cindy Samuelson