To ensure that implementation of KanCare 2.0 went smoothly and to hear about any issues that were emerging early on, KDHE and KDADS held weekly implementation rapid response calls. The calls occurred on Thursdays at 9:00 AM. State staff, MCO staff, and other contractor staff were on the line to provide updates and announcements and take questions from stakeholders about anything related to implementation.
Call Recording and Transcripts: (click for transcript and recording)
KanCare Education Meetings Get Underway Member and provider meetings in Wichita, Olathe, Topeka, Pittsburg Dodge City, Hays
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will host education meetings throughout the state during the months of September and October, to share with KanCare providers and members updates and information about the upcoming open enrollment period. KanCare is the state’s Medicaid program.
Staff members will be available to answer questions and accept feedback from attendees. All meetings are ADA compliant, and people with disabilities will have full access. Members’ family members are also welcome to attend. Members and providers received by mail advanced notification of these meetings.
6 pm to 8 pm Fort Hays State University, Robbins Alumni Center, Eagle Communications Hall 600 Park St., Hays
Member Handouts: KanCare Member Education Meetings Oct 2018
KanCare Member Education Meetings Sept 2018
Fort Hays State University, Robbins Alumni Center -Eagle Communications Hall 600 Park St., Hays
In November 2017 Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) offered opportunities to attend public meetings regarding the state’s proposed renewal of the KanCare program, and to provide input and ideas for changes.
KanCare 2.0 Demonstration Renewal Application 12-20-17
Once the video starts, you can click on the YouTube logo at the bottom of the screen to view the video in full screen mode.
KanCare stakeholder feedback forums were held at six locations around the state on May 24, 25 and 26. These videos capture the KDHE presentation and the responses of session participants at the May 25th sessions in Wichita.
KanCare Renewal Stakeholder Forums Presentation
Invitation and Handout May 2016
Videos
Currently, KDHE has been approved for a one year extension of the KanCare 1115 waiver from CMS. KDHE submitted a request for approval of a five year renewal of the KanCare 1115 waiver to CMS on December 20, 2017. On December 28, 2017 CMS informed KDHE that the application for renewal was complete. The application is posted for public comment on the CMS website. The State is reviewing proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for procuring new contracts with Managed Care Organizations. The waiver renewal and those contracts will both be implemented beginning January 1, 2019.