Kansas committee hears argument to require legislative approval for Medicaid waivers and costly state plan changes
Supporters of House Bill 2240 told the Committee on Welfare Reform the measure would prevent costly Medicaid waivers and state-plan amendments from taking effect without explicit legislative consent; opponents said the bill is too broad and would slow urgently needed program changes.
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The Committee on Welfare Reform on the statehouse heard testimony on House Bill 2240, a proposal that would require legislative approval before any Medicaid state plan, state plan amendment, demonstration or waiver that expands coverage or increases state costs could be sought or implemented. Supporters said the bill would restore legislative oversight; opponents warned the measure could prevent timely responses to federal mandates and urgent health needs.
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