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State officials outline school‑based services grant work; federal review and stakeholder outreach remain priorities
Summary
KDHE staff described a three‑year school‑based services grant intended to redesign the Medicaid state plan and expand school billing and coverage. Presenters said stakeholder outreach is beginning, but federal constraints and an administration change may slow state plan amendments.
KDHE and Medicaid officials briefed the council on a three‑year school‑based services grant intended to strengthen school billing systems, redesign the Medicaid state plan for broader coverage, and increase district capacity to claim eligible services.
Heather Gould, project director for the school‑based services grant, said the grant began in July 2024 and aims to “make some necessary updates to the Medicaid state plan and administrative claiming guides” and to “enable broader service coverage.” Heather said stakeholder outreach will begin shortly and she plans to solicit feedback from districts and partner…
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