Brownback officials clash over waiver integration timeline
A KanCare debate over waiver integration splits officials and legislators. KanCare advisers push 2017 implementation while subcommittee members prefer delaying to 2018. Randol and Keck insist 1 January 2017 remains the plan, prompting concerns from Rep. Dove and other lawmakers about readiness and details. Hawkins cites talks with Lt. Gov. Colyer and the administration’s need for committee alignment.
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Court rules against vaccine objector in Kansas appeal
The Kansas Court of Appeals upheld a Shawnee County ruling denying unemployment benefits to Debra Rhodenbaugh, a former McPherson Hospital ER clerk who refused a flu vaccine citing medical and religious exceptions. The panel found her failure to comply with the hospital vaccine policy met the misconduct standard for disqualification.
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Crotty
Gardner
McPherson
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