12.20.24
The Insurance Stipend Program for Childcare Providers will provide a stipend of up to $3,600 a year to assist with the cost of purchasing health coverage in the State of Kansas.

What is the Child Care Professional Insurance Stipend Program? 

  • Administered by Thrive Allen County
  • Reimbursed up to $300 per month for paid insurance premiums
  • 3 disbursements for reimbursement
  • All health insurance plans are eligible for reimbursement (ex. Family, Spouse, Individual, etc.)
  • Approximately 100 individuals selected for the program
  • Eligible dates for reimbursement: January – September 2025

How do I apply?

Complete the following items:

  • Application
  • Proof of Employment- FTE Attestation
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Most Recent Insurance Statement

Submit these items via email, fax or mail starting January 1, 2025 to J Keltner. Please note materials will reviewed on a first come first served basis.

Email j@thriveallencounty.org

Fax (620) 365-0007

Mail 9 South Jefferson Iola, KS 66749

What is the eligibility criteria?

  1. Resident of Kansas
  2. Full-time or part-time employee at a licensed childcare facility located in Kansas
  3. Enrolled in Marketplace or private health insurance and pay premiums out-of-pocket for health insurance
  4. Work as a provider or educator at a childcare facility

Are there other considerations for eligibility?

Preference will be given to:

  • Child care providers earning less than $45,000 per year
  • Professional currently without insurance
  • Home care providers

If you are eligible but do not fit these criteria you are still encouraged to apply.

What dates should I know?

  • January 1, 2025 Application opens
  • February 1, 2025 Application closes
  • Mid-March 2025 First disbursement
  • April 15th and July 15th Paperwork due for reimbursements
  • Mid-May 2025 and Mid-Sept 2025 Second and third disbursements

Are there other resources available?

  • Yes! Thrive Allen County is offering insurance navigation support for Kansas child care professionals through the KansasCares project.
  • If you are interested in learning more about Marketplace Insurance and how to apply, please contact Rhonda Culp at Rhonda@thriveallencounty.org or (620) 365-8128.
  • English and Spanish speaking Navigators are available.
Stipend Program Application (PDF)

This initiative was made possible by grant number 90TP0131. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. These funds are administered by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund.

12.20.24

What is the Child Care Professional Insurance Stipend Program? 

  • Administered by Thrive Allen County
  • Reimbursed up to $300 per month for paid insurance premiums
  • 3 disbursements for reimbursement
  • All health insurance plans are eligible for reimbursement (ex. Family, Spouse, Individual, etc.)
  • Approximately 100 individuals selected for the program
  • Eligible dates for reimbursement: January – September 2025

How do I apply?

Complete the following items:

  • Application
  • Proof of Employment- FTE Attestation
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Most Recent Insurance Statement

Submit these items via email, fax or mail starting January 1, 2025 to J Keltner. Please note materials will reviewed on a first come first served basis.

Email j@thriveallencounty.org

Fax (620) 365-0007

Mail 9 South Jefferson Iola, KS 66749

What is the eligibility criteria?

  1. Resident of Kansas
  2. Full-time or part-time employee at a licensed childcare facility located in Kansas
  3. Enrolled in Marketplace or private health insurance and pay premiums out-of-pocket for health insurance
  4. Work as a provider or educator at a childcare facility

Are there other considerations for eligibility?

Preference will be given to:

  • Child care providers earning less than $45,000 per year
  • Professional currently without insurance
  • Home care providers

If you are eligible but do not fit these criteria you are still encouraged to apply.

What dates should I know?

  • January 1, 2025 Application opens
  • February 1, 2025 Application closes
  • Mid-March 2025 First disbursement
  • April 15th and July 15th Paperwork due for reimbursements
  • Mid-May 2025 and Mid-Sept 2025 Second and third disbursements

Are there other resources available?

  • Yes! Thrive Allen County is offering insurance navigation support for Kansas child care professionals through the KansasCares project.
  • If you are interested in learning more about Marketplace Insurance and how to apply, please contact Rhonda Culp at Rhonda@thriveallencounty.org or (620) 365-8128.
  • English and Spanish speaking Navigators are available.
Stipend Program Application (PDF)

This initiative was made possible by grant number 90TP0131. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. These funds are administered by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund.

The Insurance Stipend Program for Childcare Providers will provide a stipend of up to $3,600 a year to assist with the cost of purchasing health coverage in the State of Kansas.