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KS SB161
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Efficiency
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AI Summary
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State agencies prohibited from seeking or implementing federal public assistance waivers (including Medicaid state plans, Section 1115 or 1915 waivers) that expand eligibility or increase state costs without express legislative approval, effective July 1, 2025
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Legislative Coordinating Council authorized to approve such waivers when the legislature is not in session
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Changes to funding structures, day services, or targeted case management for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities require legislative approval before implementation
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Existing state plan amendments and waiver programs implemented before July 1, 2025 are grandfathered and not affected by these requirements
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"Public assistance program" defined as assistance under K.S.A. 39-709 (Kansas public welfare statutes)
Legislative Description
Requiring legislative approval prior to any state agency seeking or implementing a public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities..
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform
2/25/2025