Federal panel recommends delaying KanCare expansion
Source: Wichita Eagle
"A presidential advisory panel is asking Medicaid to delay a scheduled Jan. 1 KanCare takeover of long-term services for the developmentally disabled and is suggesting that a Justice Department investigation might be warranted.
The National Council on Disability made those recommendations to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services less than two weeks after convening in Topeka to study the state’s KanCare privatized managed-care program for poor and disabled Kansans."
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"In two days of meetings in Topeka early this month, the council heard extensive testimony about delayed and denied payments to medical providers and concerns that the privatized care managers are planning to reduce services for some individuals with disabilities.
“The disability community shared their struggles with the implementation of KanCare, including some individuals facing substantial cuts to necessary care,” the council’s letter to CMS said. 'Conversely, Kansas state officials largely praised KanCare, however also admitted that there were some challenges. Based on the testimony received, it is clear to NCD that many unresolved issues remain for people with disabilities.'”
Read more: http://www.kansas.com/2013/12/16/3182135/federal-panel-recommends-delaying.html
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