Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
HB 2386: Updating income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program.
Committee on Appropriations
HB 2386 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 2386 would have modified the income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program (CHIP) in Kansas.
Who is affected
Families with children currently utilizing or eligible for state-funded health insurance programs.
Requirements and enforcement
Families would have been required to meet new, likely adjusted, income thresholds to qualify for enrollment.
Costs and funding
Direct impacts include potential shifts in premiums or total out-of-pocket medical costs for families; state-level fiscal impacts would depend on the specific threshold adjustments.
When it takes effect
The bill was active in the 2025-2026 session but ultimately died in committee.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved fiscal sustainability of state health programs and more targeted distribution of limited public resources.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of children losing necessary health coverage, potential financial hardship for affected families, and potential reliance on emergency care for those who lose insurance.
What is still unknown
The exact income thresholds and the number of children projected to be impacted remain unspecified in the provided source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potentially improves state budget efficiency
- Refines allocation of taxpayer-funded health resources
- Aligns eligibility with updated economic indicators
Risks
- Increases out-of-pocket expenses for families losing eligibility
- Reduces household disposable income for impacted groups
- Creates transition costs for administrative system updates
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardizes eligibility thresholds for clarity
- Focuses benefits on households with lower income
- Updates program rules to current state policy goals
Risks
- Risks coverage gaps for vulnerable pediatric populations
- Increased financial strain on families near threshold margins
- Potential for social stigma as eligibility becomes narrower
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Prioritizes limited funds for high-need families
- Aligns health service access with economic eligibility
- Reduces systemic pressure on insurance fund solvency
Risks
- Reduced preventative care access for children losing coverage
- Higher probability of delayed medical treatment
- Increased uninsured rates among moderate-income children
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary; lacks specific income thresholds.
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