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KS SB151
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Efficiency
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Health and Environment must request a federal waiver by July 1, 2025 to end participation in four specific KanCare demonstration expenditure authorities approved January 1, 2024
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Expenditure authorities targeted for elimination include additional services for individuals with behavioral health needs and residential/inpatient treatment for substance use disorder
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Would also end continuous eligibility periods for parents and caretaker relatives, as well as continuous coverage for individuals aging out of CHIP
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If CMS grants the waiver, the secretary must immediately end participation in these expenditure authorities
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If CMS denies the waiver request, the secretary must continue submitting annual waiver requests until approved
Legislative Description
Requiring the secretary of health and environment to request a waiver from the United States centers for medicare and medicaid services to end participation in certain expenditure authorities under the KanCare demonstration.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Monday, February 10, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 144-S
2/10/2025