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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Kansas?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Kansas resources
In Kansas, the income limit is $2,982/month protected income standard for HCBS and the asset limit is $2,000 single. For KanCare home and community-based services, Kansas protects income up to 300% of the SSI benefit for one person ($2,982 a month in 2026) for the person's living expenses. Income above that amount isn't a bar to eligibility; it becomes a monthly client obligation the person pays toward the cost of their care, reduced by allowable medical expenses. Nonexempt resources can't exceed $2,000 for one person or $3,000 for two.
| Program | KanCare home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers such as Frail Elderly (FE) and Physical Disability (PD), PACE and nursing facility care |
|---|---|
| Income limit (single applicant) | $2,982/month protected income standard for HCBS (300% of SSI); income above it is paid as a monthly client obligation |
| How income is counted | other: no hard income cap for HCBS; income over 300% of SSI becomes a monthly client obligation toward the cost of care |
| Medically needy spend-down | Yes |
| Asset limit (single) | $2,000 single |
| Asset limit (couple, both applying) | $3,000 couple |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
What if a married applicant's spouse stays at home?
Federal spousal impoverishment rules protect part of the couple's income and assets for the spouse who stays home. For 2026 the community spouse can keep between $32,532 and $162,660 in assets, depending on the state.
Which programs pay for care at home?
Once someone is financially eligible, home care is usually paid through a waiver or state plan program. See the Kansas Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Kansas (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE, KanCare eligibility) and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS, HCBS programs))
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