Kansas has an easy way to find out if you qualify for government assistance with cash, food, medical, or childcare expenses.

The screening tool: online and only one page

Find the self-assessment tool here.  It is only one page.  Make sure you have the following information:

·         Basic household information like how many children you have or if anyone has a disability.

·         How much you earn in a month, including other income like child support or social security.

·         How much money you have on hand, including anything in bank accounts or bonds.

After you finish and submit the tool, the next page will show you what assistance you can get.

Next step: apply

You will have the opportunity to apply for all these services at once.  Note: you only have to fill out the sections for the services you are applying for. 

Gathering all the information you need

There are seven pages of information to fill out with this information:

For any services:

• Your address.
• Personal information on everyone in your household including social security numbers and where they were born.

• Amount of monthly income from work, including employer’s address, phone number, and how much you are paid.
• Amount of money you have in stocks or bank accounts, including checking or saving.
• Names and contact information for parents of children in the household.

For food assistance (food stamps):

• Amount of monthly expenses for rent or mortage, utilities, and property taxes.

For childcare assistance:

• Details on when your children needs care and who, if anyone, provides it now.

For medical assistance:

• Amount of unpaid medical bills for the past three months and current insurance information (if you have any health insurance).

 Three ways to apply

You can apply in person, by mail, or online.

In person:

Go to your local Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) office.  They will give you an application. You can find your local SRS office here.

In Kansas City, Kansas, the address is:

402 State Ave.
Kansas City KS 66101

Phone: (913) 279-7000

By Mail

1. Print off an application here.
2. Fill out all the information and make sure to sign it.
3. Mail the signed application to your local SRS office.

Call toll-free at 1-888-369-4777 with questions.

Online

Apply online at http://oapub1.srs.ks.gov/OAWeb/staticPages/index.html.

What’s next

It takes 30-45 days for your application to be processed.  For food assistance (food stamps), you will need an interview with a SRS staff member.  Call your local office SRS office if they don’t contact you for an appointment.

Services Paper Application