When a child receiving KanCare 21 comes into foster care, PPS staff shall notify the HealthWave Clearinghouse to request closure of the child's KanCare 21 case. The Clearinghouse will close the KanCare 21 case as soon as allowable under their rules.
To identify that a child is on KanCare 21, go to the KAECSES MEBH screen and look for a Medical subtype of 'T5', 'T6', or 'T7' under the MP program.
When a foster child returns home, the caretaker should be informed the child may be eligible for KanCare 21. Coordination between PPS and KanCare 21 Clearinghouse staff is essential to ensure that the Foster Care case closure coincides with the effective date of KanCare 21. PPS staff may extend Medicaid coverage while the application for KanCare 21 is pending, up to 60 days prior to the effective date of KanCare 21.