While no formal announcement has come out for the Bob Bethell Joint Committee on KanCare Oversight, quarter two of the calendar year is slowly ending, meaning its announcement will come at any time. It is anticipated a good chunk of the hearing will be dedicated to the MCO contract announcements, but LeadingAge Kansas plans to submit testimony on any outstanding issues impacting provider members and consumers. We heard during Regional Roundtables some providers are facing issues with billing and reimbursement when billing directly through KMAP. If there are additional concerns or issues, please send those examples and suggestions for solutions to Kylee Childs by the end of the week. 

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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