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Kansas Medicaid continues to evolve, and providers are facing increasing pressure to navigate claim suspensions, pending Medicaid cases, and varying MCO requirements efficiently. Join MCA for an essential educational session designed to help your team strengthen reimbursement processes and reduce avoidable revenue loss. 

Mastering KanCare & MCO Relations 

June 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Zoom 

 
This timely webinar will provide a 2026 “State of the State” overview of KanCare and examine practical strategies for managing residents caught in the “Pending Medicaid” gap. Attendees will also gain valuable insight into MCO-specific claim and denial management requirements across Sunflower, UnitedHealthcare, and Healthy Blue. 

Session Topics Include: 

  • The current KanCare landscape in 2026  
  • Managing residents awaiting Medicaid approval  
  • Reducing uncompensated care days through effective workflows  
  • Understanding denial and claims management differences among MCOs  
  • Best practices for improving reimbursement outcomes  

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Identify the three primary reasons for Medicaid claim suspension in Kansas  
  • Execute a “Pending Medicaid” workflow that minimizes uncompensated care days  
  • Differentiate denial requirements and optimize interactions with each MCO  

This session is ideal for administrators, business office staff, billing professionals, and anyone involved in Medicaid reimbursement and managed care operations. Equip your team with the tools needed to navigate KanCare successfully in 2026! Questions can be directed to Nicole Schings (nicole@leadingagekansas.org).