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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 1, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kansas, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response and Recovery website, the Department of Health and Environment's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Health Foundation.
Description of Program and Relief
The Hero Relief Subsidy Program for Essential Workers and Child Care Providers
The Essential Worker Health Care Support: Through the Hero Relief Program, there is a collaborative effort to allocate $8 million in federal funds Kansas received under the CARES Act to cover health care expenses for early childhood professionals and other essential workers who contracted COVID-19. Assistance will be limited to qualifying medical expense payout of $25,000 for uninsured individuals (no health care coverage) and $15,000 for insured individuals (coinsurance/copays and deductibles).
Government or Lead Agency
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment as the lead entity, the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund.
Dates Available
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Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Essential workers include healthcare workers, first responders and other public safety workers, food and agriculture workers, judicial branch essential workers, child and adult protective service specialists, the National Guard, and child care providers caring for children of any aforementioned essential workers.
In order to financially qualify for child care support, families must have a countable income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. A family of two making a gross income of $3,593 or less per month, or a family of four making $5,458 or less per month, would qualify for this subsidy. Families must meet minimum work requirements of 20 hours per week to be eligible.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For more information, call the Kansas Department for Children and Families at (888) 369-4777.
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