Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-6-97

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 129-6-97 - Emergency medical services for certain noncitizens

(a) Each noncitizen who does not meet the requirements of K.A.R. 129-6-55(b) but who is otherwise eligible for medicaid shall receive coverage as specified in subsection (b) of this regulation. The general requirements of K.A.R. 129-6-50, except for K.A.R. 129-6-55(b) and 129-6-56(c), shall be applicable.

(b)

(1) Eligibility shall be limited to coverage of an emergency medical condition, as approved by the secretary, that requires emergency medical treatment after the sudden onset of a condition, including labor and delivery, manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity, including severe pain, so that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in any of the following:

(A) Serious jeopardy to the patient's health;

(B) serious impairment of bodily functions; or

(C) serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.

(2) Coverage shall be limited only to treatment of the emergency condition.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-6-97

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 65-1,254 and 75-7403; effective, T-129-10-31-13, Nov. 1, 2013; effective Feb. 28, 2014.