Volume 42 - Issue 42 - October 19, 2023
State of Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Division of Health Care Finance
Public Notice
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance (KDHE-DHCF) is amending the Kansas Medicaid State Plan. Radiology reimbursement rates will be changed as follows:
- All radiology reimbursement rates will be set to 85% of Medicare rates;
- Select radiology reimbursement rates that are over 100% of Medicare rates will be reduced to 100% of Medicare rates.
In keeping with 42 CFR ยง447.204, KDHE-DHCF is required to inform Medicaid members, providers, and other affected stakeholders that the agency does not anticipate service access issues due to the proposed rate changes. The agency requests input from Medicaid members, providers, and other stakeholders on these rate changes. As required by the regulation, the agency will analyze the received data.
The proposed effective date for the State Plan Amendment (SPA) is January 1, 2024.
| Fee-For- Service Only |
Estimated Federal Financial Participation |
|---|---|
| FFY 2024 | $10,032 |
| FFY 2025 | $13,376 |
To request a copy of the proposed SPA, to submit a comment, or to review comments, please contact William C. Stelzner by email at william.stelzner@ks.gov, or by mail at:
William C. Stelzner
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Division of Health Care Finance
900 SW Jackson, Room 900N
Topeka, KS 66612
The last day for public comment is November 20, 2023.
Draft copies of the proposed SPA may also be found at a Local Health Department (LHD).
Christine Osterlund
Interim Medicaid Director
Deputy Secretary of Agency Integration and Medicaid
Division of Health Care Finance
Department of Health and Environment
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