Volume 43 - Issue 22 - May 30, 2024

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. The hospice nursing facility room and board reimbursement rate will be increased from 95% to 100% of the Medicare reimbursement rate.

The proposed effective date for the State Plan Amendment (SPA) is July 1, 2024.

Fee-For- Service Only	Estimated Federal Financial Participation
FFY 2024	$5,185
FFY 2025	$19,347

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 July 1, 2024.

Draft copies of the proposed SPA may also be found at a Local Health Department (LHD).

Christine Osterlund
Medicaid Director
Deputy Secretary of Agency Integration and Medicaid
Division of Health Care Finance
Department of Health and Environment

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