02/25/2026
It has come to our office's attention that Sunflower Health Plan, a KanCare insurance provider, will no longer be in network with Children's Mercy effective May 31, 2026 unless an agreement is made to prevent this.
What this means for your child if they have Sunflower insurance if the issue is not resolved:
If they are currently being seen by a Children’s Mercy provider, you can call your insurance company and request a change to one of the other Medicaid/KanCare agencies.
If they are not currently receiving any care from Children’s Mercy, you can still call and request to switch insurance agencies in the event they may need specialized care in the future.
At this time, our office does not have a lot of information on what will happen for children who still have Sunflower and need specialized pediatric care after May 31st. The only information we have at this time is that Children’s Mercy will no longer be in network with Sunflower Health Plan after that date unless they two companies come to an agreement and resolve the issue.
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to call your insurance provider to discuss your options. They will have the most accurate information and guidance to help you.
