Dozens of health organizations urge Kansas governor to veto Medicaid eligibility changes

Dozens of health organizations urge Kansas governor to veto Medicaid eligibility changes

The Kansas Statehouse in February 2025 in Topeka. (Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — Nearly 50 health organizations signed a letter urging the Kansas governor to veto a budget provision that would end continuous eligibility in the state’s Medicaid program, which allows public health insurance enrollees to consistently access health care. If allowed to become law, the budget provision would require the state to evaluate parents and caregivers w…

Coalition asks Kelly to veto budget measure ending continuous Medicaid coverage for parents, caregivers

A coalition of more than four dozen groups is asking Gov. Laura  Kelly to veto a provision in the budget that would end continuous enrollment for parents and caregivers in the state's Medicaid program. The proviso would end 12 months of continuous Medicaid coverage for parents and caregivers of children with incomes below 38% of the federal poverty level, or making less than $11,856 annually for a family of four, the group said. The provision, w…

49 organizations urge Governor Kelly to protect Medicaid and veto proviso – United Methodist Health Ministry Fund

The Health Fund and 48 other state organizations sent a letter to Governor Kelly today urging her to protect Medicaid and veto the continuous eligibility proviso included in the state budget.  The proviso will force the state to pay an additional $3-4 million in administrative costs annually, add unnecessary red tape for providers and families, and terminate coverage for hardworking, low-income parents.The current system is more effective, with …