Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 12/27/2024
2444
2445 Premium Changes - If a change occurs during the 12-month continuous eligibility period that decreases the family's poverty level percentage (such as a change in countable income or household composition), action is to be taken to reduce or eliminate the premium as necessary.
- A premium reduction or removal is processed in the month after the month of report of the change when it is unrelated to a request for coverage for a household member.
- A premium reduction or removal is processed in the month of report when also processing a request for coverage for a household member.
- A premium shall not be increased for an individual during their continuous eligibility period, unless adding CHIP coverage for a new household member who requires a premium obligation.
A premium change notice is required.