Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 9/1/2024
2502
2503 - An eligibility determination is required for all other newborns including newborns that have CHIP siblings. If the newborn is being added to a case with an open medical program, the child shall be added according to 2460.02. If the request for coverage is received within 30 days of the date of birth and the newborn is determined to be CHIP eligible, the child’s effective date of CHIP coverage shall be the date of birth. If adding the newborn to the case reduces or eliminates the premium, the change is effective the month of birth. A spenddown must be offered prior to CHIP approval if the newborn’s request for coverage is received more than 30 days after the date of birth. If there is no current open medical program for the family, a new application is needed.