Gov. Sam Brownback’s waiver would rename the state’s Medicaid program KanCare, and three managed care companies would run the daily operations. Currently, the Kansas Medicaid program costs $2.9 billion per year and has 380,000 beneficiaries.
Kansas officials predict the KanCare reforms could save $1 billion over five years, according to the report. Public comment on the waiver will be accepted through Sept. 20, and final approval is needed from HHS.
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