Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 4/20/2024
02000 >>> 02130
02120
02130 Minor Parent Not Living with Caretaker - A minor parent (including a minor expectant mother or father) who is not able to act in his/her own behalf per 2010 and not living with a caretaker as defined in this section may qualify for assistance if an application is filed by one of the following adult household members:
a) Parent of the minor's child, whether born or unborn (i.e. adult father applies for minor girlfriend and their child, or adult mother applies for minor boyfriend and their child)
b) Grandparent of minor parent's child, whether born or unborn (i.e. Mother applies for her son's minor pregnant girlfriend; Mother is grandparent of the unborn child)
NOTE: Anytime a minor's health or safety is judged to be at risk, a referral to Children and Family Services would be appropriate.