The Alliance for a Healthy Kansas is dedicated to ensuring that every Kansan can access quality, affordable health coverage. We work to protect and expand access to health coverage options that families can count on — whether that means advocating for Medicaid expansion, defending Medicaid coverage for those already enrolled, strengthening the Affordable Care Act so more people can get the care they need, or working to reduce and eliminate medical debt.
By bringing together community leaders, organizations, and advocates from across the state, we are looking for solutions that make health care more affordable and accessible for Kansans. Our goal is simple: to build a healthier Kansas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Melinda, an interior designer, contractor, and musician, moved from Texas to Wichita in 2013. Last April, Melinda left her job on the maintenance crew of a local health care facility after suffering a [...]
Read MoreJim is from Wichita and he’s uninsured right now. He did have insurance a while ago as a seasonal employee, but he’s since lost it after that job ended. Getting health insurance is simply out of h [...]
Read MoreDawn and her husband live in Edwardsville, Kansas, which they have called home since 1995. For most of their marriage, Dawn and her husband were self-employed. As small business owners, health care wa [...]
Read MoreKansas is one of only 10 states in the U.S. who hasn't expanded its Medicaid program yet. Join hosts from the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas to discuss the latest topics in Health in Kansas, the 34th s [...]
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