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Medicaid Expansion is good for Kansas

Today there are tens of thousands of Kansans who fall into the health insurance coverage gap. In fact, expanding Medicaid will help cover 150,000 Kansans who can’t afford health insurance today. These are hardworking men and women in Kansas who make too much to qualify for the state’s Medicaid program, KanCare, but too little to qualify for financial assistance for private insurance. This leaves them stuck with few or no options for affordable health coverage.

Medicaid expansion will help reduce health care costs for everyone, protect Kansans from medical debt, fix current KanCare eligibility limits (which are too low), and strengthen and preserve our rural hospitals.

All of our surrounding states have expanded their Medicaid programs, leaving Kansas behind. It’s time for Kansas to expand Medicaid.

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Kansas stories: tammi

Since Tammi can't see to drive, she is unable to work. She wants to get her eyes fixed so she can get back to work and finish paying off her house. She needs health insurance to help pay for her care [...]

Kansas Stories: Jaime

“My name is Jaime, and I am the father and provider of my home. I have three children and I live with my wife in Kansas City, Kansas. We are a united family and take great care of each other. Family [...]

Kansas Stories: Jim

Jim is from Wichita and he’s uninsured right now. He did have insurance a while ago as a seasonal employee, but he’s since lost it after that job ended. Getting health insurance is simply out of h [...]

Health in the 34th podcast

Kansas is one of only 10 states in the U.S. who hasn't expanded its Medicaid program yet. Join hosts from the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas to discuss the latest topics in Health in Kansas, the 34th s [...]

News: HANDS OFF MEDICAID

As Congress works through the details of how to cut up to $880 billion from Medicaid, it’s time for Kansans to make sure our elected leaders know: Hands Off Medicaid! How to participate:

event: Private: Healthy Kansas Advocacy Community – May 14, 2025

The Healthy Kansas Advocacy Community is a group of Kansans who want to work together to advocate for Medicaid expansion and other health policies in their communities and social circles. Join us to discuss the latest efforts to expand Medicaid and talk about how you can make a difference in your sphere of influence. We welcome anyone and everyone to join the Healthy Kansas Advocacy Community – no prior advocacy experience necessary!

News: Take Action: Defend Medicaid

As reports of proposals to take away health care flood the news, it’s time for Kansans to tell our Congressional representatives – Don’t Take Away Our Health Care!

On this day we join organizations in all 49 other states to make it clear to Congress that health care programs should not be on the chopping block. Medicaid and Marketplace coverage keep health care affordable for all Kansans. Here are ways you can get involved:

event: Liberal: “Mapping The Gap” community event

May 22, 2025 | 7:00-8:00pm Kansas faces an urgent need to protect and expand Medicaid, and this event offers a creative way for Kansans to unite and raise their voices through art. Led by Haysville artist Malissa Long, participants will engage in a hands-on textile art project designed to highlight the gaps in health care […]

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