Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-6-95

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

Section 129-6-95 - Non-medicaid determined eligibles; eligibility factors specific to the medikan program

(a) To be eligible for participation in the medical assistance program under this regulation, each individual shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Not be otherwise eligible for medicaid and not be rendered ineligible for medicaid by either deliberate or voluntary actions on the part of the individual;

(2) meet the general eligibility requirements of K.A.R. 129-6-50;

(3) be aged 18 or older and under the age of 65; and

(4) have a severe impairment that significantly limits physical or mental ability to do basic work activity and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

(b) Each individual shall apply for social security disability benefits and cooperate in that process, to remain eligible. Each person who qualifies for social security disability benefits shall no longer be eligible for assistance under the medikan program.

(c) If the individual is married, the individual and the individual's spouse shall both qualify for medikan to be eligible for assistance.

(d) Assistance under this regulation shall be limited to 12 months in a lifetime.

(e) Temporary coverage under this regulation shall be provided to any person discharged from a medicaid-approved psychiatric hospital, from the Larned correctional mental health facility central unit, or from the Larned state security program. Medical assistance shall be provided at the time of discharge and may continue for not more than two additional months to facilitate the person's discharge plan.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-6-95

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 65-1,254 and 75-7403; effective, T-129-10-31-13, Nov. 1, 2013; effective Feb. 28, 2014.