Kansas State Capitol building located in Topeka, Kansas, USA.

A one-day hearing for the Joint Bob Bethell KanCare Oversight committee is scheduled for Monday, June 25. No verbal testimony will be allowed due to the limited time frames, but LeadingAge Kansas did submit written-only testimony highlighting the need to address some inconsistencies in Medicaid eligibility processing and the KMAP payment portal. Review the agenda here, and our testimony here. 

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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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