Public Comment on KanCare Renewal

Posted September 22, 2017 by Mandy Smith in

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering opportunities to attending public meetings regarding the State’s proposed renewal of the KanCare program and to provide comments about the renewal request application.

The public comment period will run from October 20-November 20, 2017. Comments will be accepted until midnight on November 20th and the State intends to submit the renewal request no later than December 31, 2017.

Information about the KanCare renewal request is available for public review on the KanCare website. A summary is also available on the KanCare Renewal page.  Copies of the renewal application will be located in Topeka at the reception desk for KDHE, 900 SW Jackson, LSOB 9th Floor, and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), New England Building, 503 S Kansas Ave.

Written comments about the KanCare extension request may be sent by email or mail:
kdhe.kancarerenewal@ks.gov
KanCare Renewal c/o Becky Ross
KDHE-DHCF 900 SW Jackson
LSOB 9th Floor
Topeka, KS 66612

The schedule is below that includes two locations for November 14, 15, and 16. You also have a call-in option on November 20.

Tuesday, November 14 2:00pm-400pm
Pittsburg – Pittsburg State University: Overman Student Center Ballroom A 1701 S. Broadway St

Dodge City – Dodge House Hotel & Convention Center 2408 W Wyatt Earp

Wednesday, November 15 2:00-4:00pm
Olathe – Kansas State University Olathe: Great Plains A & B 22201 W Innovation Dr.

Great Bend – Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 2920 10th St.

Thursday, November 16  2:00-4:00pm
Topeka – Ramada Downtown: Jefferson Hall 420 SE 6th Street

Wichita – Wichita Marriott: Corporate Hills Ballroom 9100 Corporate Hills Dr.

Monday, November 20th 12:00-1:30pm
Toll Free Conference Call Option
(833) 791-5968    Conference Code: 871 777 85

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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