39-7,122. Transitional medical care services; period of assistance; copayment requirement. (a) The secretary of health and environment shall provide transitional medical care services, including extended medical care services under KanWork, under the medical care plan for medical assistance adopted by the secretary. The transitional medical care services shall be provided for not to exceed 24 months after a recipient of assistance becomes employed and is no longer eligible for cash assistance unless the recipient is otherwise covered by health benefits. Such transitional medical care services shall be provided with a 25% copayment requirement during the 13th month through the 24th month. (b) As used in this section, terms have the meanings provided by K.S.A. 39-702, and amendments thereto. |
