Audit questions extended medical benefits
A new audit questions the Kansas health department's decision to continue providing medical benefits for less affluent Kansans who were no longer eligible to...
Governor’s chief of staff: Medicaid proposal presents serious risks
Gov. Laura Kelly's chief of staff is warning lawmakers against freezing the state's $4 billion KanCare contracts in place for a year without a...
Kelly makes safe play on Farm Bureau bill, eying potential long-term gain
The Farm Bureau's health benefit plan was politically precarious for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
Sign the bill and risk alienating parts of her base that...
Health care legal protections expire Thursday after deal not reached
Civil liability protections for Kansas health care providers for damages stemming from the pandemic were set to expire Wednesday night as senators and House...
Third outside group to join bidding for KanCare contract
A third outside group is planning to get in on the bidding for one of the contracts to administer to the state's $4.2 billion...
Aetna appeals ruling in KanCare case
Aetna for Better Health is appealing a court ruling that found the awarding of the state contracts for the state's Medicaid program was legal.
Early...
Insurers seeking rate hikes for Kansas ACA coverage; key tax credit set to lapse
Health insurers that provide coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges for 200,000 Kansans are seeking rate increases for 2026, reflecting a trend seen...
Medical marijuana passage doubtful as session nears end
Key lawmakers say it's unlikely that the Legislature will pass a bill legalizing medical marijuana when it returns for a mini wrap-up session later...
Kelly vetoes bill blocking planning for new KanCare program
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill blocking the state from seeking new proposals for its Medicaid program until after this fall's campaign...
KanCare contracts still under review after scheduled award date passes
The April 12 date set for awarding the new Medicaid contracts has come and gone without any announcement of who will get to provide...
