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Annual open enrollment
Open enrollment is once a year and means you can change your plan if you want to be covered by a different plan, or you can keep your same health plan.
If you are not sure of your “open enrollment date” call the Managed Care Enrollment Center (1-866-305-5147; TTY 1-877-238-0764) or visit the KanCare steps to enroll page.
KanCare: Kansas Medicaid
Kansas, we’ve got you covered. KanCare is the program through which the State of Kansas administers Medicaid. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is one of three managed care organizations (MCOs) that coordinate care for KanCare members.
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It’s your health. It’s your choice.
Everyone deserves affordable health care, including you.
People with disabilities, pregnant women, and children who qualify for Medicaid should check out UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
We have the Medicaid benefits and extras that can make a real difference in your life. All at no cost to you.
- Find a doctor you trust in our network.
- Unlimited doctor visits for your family.
- Vision coverage.
- Transportation to and from doctor appointments.
- 24/7 NurseLine to answer your health questions.
Sometimes, you might need a little extra help. Get extras not covered by Medicaid.
- Earn rewards for keeping you and your baby healthy.
- Earn reward cards for getting preventative services.
- Extra rides to get you where you need to go.
- Members age 18 and older can get help with GED, coding or English as a second language classes.
We also offer resources to help you make the most of your plan, including:
- Member advocates
- Social Services support
- Health education tools
- Care Management
Visit Kancare dot ks dot gov for more information.
To learn more about UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, visit UHCCommunityPlan dot com forward slash Kansas.
See why Kansas chooses UnitedHealthcare
Personalized care checklist
Get recommendations for care and services to meet your individual health needs
24/7 Virtual Visits
Get recommendations for care and services to meet your individual health needs
UnitedHealthcare Healthy First Steps®
Get extra support and rewards to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond
UnitedHealthcare® app
Our mobile app is for people on the go and includes features from myUHC, our member website. Find it at the App Store or Google Play.
Find plans
Medicaid plans
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan KanCare
This plan offers a range of benefits along with extras that other KanCare plans don't offer. We also offer extra support and care to adults and children who need help with daily activities. You qualify based on income and health needs.
Dual Special Needs plans
Individual & Family ACA plans
UnitedHealthcare offers Individual & Family ACA plans in Kansas. They’re designed to give you the coverage you need without breaking the bank.
Choose from plans in the Bronze, Silver and Gold metal levels. They each come with a variety of benefits, including reliable support from our customer service experts.
Eligibility and enrollment
Eligibility:
KanCare covers people with limited income and health needs which may include:
- pregnant women
- children up to age 19
- persons with disabilities to list a few
Enrollment:
Open enrollment is once a year and means you can change your plan if you want to be covered by a different plan, or you can keep your same health plan.
If you are not sure of your “open enrollment date” you will need to call the Managed Care Enrollment Center (1-866-305-5147; TTY 1-800-766-3777).
To learn more about enrolling and choosing UnitedHealthcare, visit the KanCare Steps to Enroll page.
Renewals
Don't lose benefits
Make sure you do not miss information about your Medicaid coverage. Update your address by going online at kancare.ks.gov and using the new Chatbot KIERA, by clicking the red speech bubble in the bottom left corner, or you can call us at 1-877-542-9238. Your renewal date may be coming soon. To keep your benefits, you may need to take action. Learn more.
Benefits and Features
KanCare value-added benefits
We offer additional benefits to help you live a healthier life, such as expanded dental benefits for adults, extra transportation, get $50 towards a healthy activity at many local YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Parks & Rec and more. View a full list of added benefits.
New On-Demand Self Care for $0
You can get the Self Care app from AbleTo at no cost. Self Care offers you:
- Meditation tools to help you relax
- Guides around topics that matter most to you
- Optional weekly check-ins to unlock personalized content
- To get started, visit ableto.com/begin
Transportation Assistance
We cover up to 24 rides to the grocery store, food pantry, WIC, prenatal classes, local community activities, and support group meetings.
If you need assistance you can call member services at: 1-877-542-9238 or ModivCare at
1-877-796-5847