HealthWave is a program for children in families with limited incomes that provides insurance at little or no cost.

• HealthWave covers children from birth to age 19
• HealthWave provides low cost or free insurance*

*Some families will pay a $10-$15 monthly premium, depending on income.

If you think your child or children
might qualify for HealthWave,
call for an application.
1-800-792-4884

Who can qualify for
Health Wave?

To qualify, the child must:

• live in Kansas, even if for a short time
• be under the age of 19
• live in a family with a limited monthly income
• have no other health insurance
• live in a family which does not qualify for state employee insurance

Call HealthWave if you have a question about who might qualify. 1-800-792-4884
TTY 1-800-792-4292 (for hearing impaired)
Mon. - Fri., 7 am - 7 pm / Sat., 8 am - 5 pm

How will HealthWave work?

Q - Where will my child go to get health services?
A - Children will get health services through a health plan, or HMO. The health plan will call or write to families to tell them where they will receive services.

Q - Will there be copays or deductibles?
A - No. Everthing will be covered by the health plan.

Q -  What if a child is on Medicaid?
A - Children on Medicaid already get these health care services, and are not eligible for HealthWave.

What services will
HealthWave cover?

HealthWave health plans cover:

• regular checkups
• shots
• office visits
• dental car
• pharmacy
• hospital care
• prenatal care and delivery
• vision and hearing
• mental health and substance abuse services

Other services are covered too. Your health plan will give you a complete list.