Volume 42 - Issue 21 - May 25, 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. Laboratory reimbursement rates will be changed as follows:
- Laboratory reimbursement rates that are below 85% of Medicare rates will be raised to 85% of Medicare rates;
- Laboratory reimbursement rates between 85% and 100% of Medicaid rates will remain the same; and
- Laboratory 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 July 1, 2023.
| Fee-For- Service Only |
Estimated Federal Financial Participation |
|---|---|
| FFY 2023 | $ -8,604 |
| FFY 2024 | $ -34,633 |
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 June 26, 2023.
Draft copies of the proposed SPA may also be found at a Local Health Department (LHD).
Sarah Fertig
State Medicaid Director
Division of Health Care Finance
Department of Health and Environment
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