What is the difference between HealthWave 19 and HealthWave 21?
FirstGuard Health Plan of Kansas manages health care for beneficiaries enrolled in HealthWave 19 and HealthWave 21. HealthWave 21 is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP. HealthWave 21 is available to children under the age of 20 years in all 105 Kansas Counties. To be eligible, certain income guidelines must be met. Some families of children enrolled in HealthWave21 pay a monthly premium, but there are no co-pays. HealthWave 21 members receive a plastic insurance card from FirstGuard, and not a monthly paper card. HealthWave 19 is available in 62 Kansas Counties. Pregnant women and children are eligible for HealthWave 19, and must meet certain income guidelines. In HealthWave 19, there are no premiums, but some services require co-payment. HealthWave 19 members who are enrolled in FirstGuard receive a plastic card from FirstGuard and a monthly paper card. The services offered under both programs are the same.
