Kansas CHIP Income Limits by Household Size 2026
How much can a family of 4 earn and still qualify?
Medicaid limit
$3,108/mo
113% FPL
HealthWave limit
$6,243/mo
227% FPL
Kansas covers children through Medicaid at income levels up to 227% FPL — there is no separate CHIP program. The application and coverage are the same.
| Household size | Medicaid limit (113% FPL) | HealthWave limit (227% FPL) | Annual CHIP limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,503/mo | $3,019/mo | $36,228/yr |
| 2 people | $2,038/mo | $4,094/mo | $49,128/yr |
| 3 people | $2,573/mo | $5,168/mo | $62,016/yr |
| 4 people | $3,108/mo | $6,243/mo | $74,916/yr |
| 5 people | $3,642/mo | $7,317/mo | $87,804/yr |
| 6 people | $4,177/mo | $8,391/mo | $100,692/yr |
| 7 people | $4,712/mo | $9,466/mo | $113,592/yr |
| 8 people | $5,247/mo | $10,540/mo | $126,480/yr |
| Each additional person | +$535/mo | +$1,074/mo | +$12,894/yr |
Last updated: January 2026. Income limits based on 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for 48 contiguous states. MAGI-based income counting. Always verify with Kansas's Medicaid agency.
Quick Kansas CHIP Eligibility Check
How to Apply for HealthWave in Kansas
Option 1
Apply at Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov lets you apply for Medicaid and CHIP together in one application.
Option 2
Apply through Kansas
Contact Kansas's Medicaid agency directly or visit InsureKidsNow.gov for your state's application portal.
No open enrollment: You can apply for HealthWave any time of year. Apply as soon as your child loses other coverage or your income changes.