Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 5/2/2024
02000 >>> 02050 >>> 2052 >>> 2052.07
2052.06
2052.07 Incarcerated Adults - Medicaid funds are excluded from the payment of medical claims for individuals residing in a correctional facility except for certain emergency qualifying events under the Inmate Program. For this reason, when a Medicaid recipient enters a correctional facility (i.e., prison, jail, or other non-Medicaid eligible public institution) coverage must be deactivated or suspended upon entry. Likewise, when an application is received on behalf of a Medicaid-eligible incarcerated individual, coverage must be delayed until the release date.
While incarceration disallows Medicaid payment of medical claims, it does not impact a person’s eligibility. This means a person will maintain eligibility for Medicaid while residing in a correctional facility and upon release may have benefits reinstated without a new application as long as they continue to meet categorical program requirements (age, residency, etc.). This also means that an application may not be denied solely due to a person’s incarceration status. An incarcerated individual must be determined based on eligibility related factors, and if eligible, coverage will begin upon release. If the person is in a current continuous eligibility (CE) or review period, they may be reinstated for the remainder of that period, or a new CE period may begin, depending on program eligibility. If ineligible for another program, they may be reinstated or approved for MediKan Reintegration (MKN/RI) when criteria is met.
Note: See MKEESM 2640 for information related to MediKan.