HealthWave

Kansas Health Insurance for Children

Kansas HealthWave was created to provide health insurance coverage for uninsured children in the state of Kansas who are less than age 19.  in 1998 there were more than 60,000 uninsured children in the state. by the end of 2005 more than 37,000 of these children were eligible for coverage in the HealthWave program.

To be eligible for HealthWave, children must reside within Kansas, live in a household with an income level within 200% of federal poverty level.

Based on household income levels, some children will qualify to HealthWave without paying any monthly premiums, while others may pay either $20 or $30 per month.

There are many affordable health insurance options for those who don't qualify for HealthWave due to income level.  To compare free health insurance quotes from top Kansas health insurers simply enter your zip code at upper right to begin.

Find the complete list of state run children's health insurance programs.

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