The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding a series of virtual and in-person public meetings to allow KanCare participants and stakeholders to discuss and provide comments on the program. KanCare beneficiaries and the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the 1115 Waiver. Under the 1115 Waiver, states can test new or existing approaches to financing and delivering Medicaid and CHIP.
The authority of KanCare is outlined by the Waiver, which also details KanCare’s responsibilities.
Information about the authority of KanCare is available for public review at the KanCare website.
KDHE staff will review the following topics:
- 1115 Waiver in Kansas
- Considerations for change
- Options for change
- Outcomes of change
These meetings will be held virtually:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Payor Meeting
These meetings will be held in-person:
1 – 3 p.m. & 6 – 8 p.m.
1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
Hotel Topeka at City Center
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hilton Garden Inn
221 W 43rd St.
Hays, Kansas 67601
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Kansas City Kansas Community College
6565 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66102
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Holiday Inn Express
4011 Parkview Dr.
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
WSU MetroPlex
5015 E. 29th St. North
Wichita, Kansas 67220
Written comments about KanCare renewal may be sent to this email address. For more information about KanCare, visit KanCare.KS.gov.
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