Kansans debate Medicaid inspector general role and independence
As Kathleen Sebelius nears a move to head HHS Kansas lawmakers weigh moving the inspector general from the Health Policy Authority to the Legislature’s auditing division Scrutiny follows a 13 million in suspicious Medicaid payments audit and claims of authority interference by the agency noting the need for stronger independent oversight The Senate committee plans a Thursday vote on the transfer while supporters cite improving Medicaid integrity and accountability
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Colorado Wins Win Dispute Over Water Case Fees
The U S Supreme Court rejected Kansas claims to force Colorado to repay about 9 million in legal fees from the Arkansas River water dispute. Colorado must reimburse roughly 163 thousand for expert witnesses. Kansas argued for broader reimbursement. Colorado already paid Kansas over 34 million in damages in 2005.
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Feds boost Kansas jobs program with extra $25 weekly benefits
Unemployed Kansas residents begin receiving an additional 25 dollars per week in unemployment benefits amid a broad federal stimulus. Food stamp benefits rise 13.6 percent from April through September 2010, with families of four gaining about 80 dollars monthly. Kansas officials cite the recession’s toll as unemployment claims and food stamp recipients grow. The state may gain 68 million more in stimulus funds if eligibility calculations change, but lawmakers seek to avoid burdens on businesses.
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