Federal rejects Kansas plan for disabled KanCare expansion
Federal health officials delayed Gov. Brownback’s Jan 1 expansion of KanCare to include long term services for developmental disabilities. CMS sent a three page letter asking for changes and more information, delaying potential Feb 1 agreement. Disability groups welcomed the pause amid concerns over service reductions and appeal rights. KanCare currently contracts with three private insurers to manage Medicaid for nearly 400,000 Kansans.
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Alaska Natives Seek Degrees at Haskell in Remote Village Life
Daniel Andrew and Grace Denning are two of about a dozen Alaska Natives enrolled at Haskell Indian Nations University. They aim to use their education to help villages back home. Alaska hosts the farthest outpost of Haskell students as Hawaiians lack federal recognition, says spokesman Stephen Prue. The transition to Lawrence is a rough adjustment amid hunting, trapping, and sparse groceries requiring bush planes or ice roads.
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Flu outbreak at Lawrence Memorial Hospital prompts tighter visiting rules
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports 95 influenza cases in the last 12 days, with physician Sabrina Prewett noting a season of unusually high virulence and rapid spread. Officials tighten visitation guidelines requiring masks for unvaccinated visitors as flu activity rises.
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Public health guidance urges vaccination and practical steps to reduce flu risk. Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently, avoid touching the face, and steer clear of people who are sick.
Court of Appeals limits power of Kansas water czar
Kansas Court of Appeals says the chief engineer may not revoke or reduce a landowner’s water rights after a permit is issued, a ruling that could hamper drought era conservation of the Ogallala Aquifer. The opinion notes the engineer may still require meter installation to enforce permit terms. Rep. Tom Sloan notes potential further lawsuits as senior rights gain protections during low flows.
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Kansas to Begin Welfare Drug Testing Program
Kansas plans a drug testing program for select welfare recipients, modeled on Missouri’s costly effort. The move aims to ensure benefits go to eligible individuals and deter drug use among applicants, with state officials citing compliance and enforcement considerations.
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