Kansas to repay 18.5 million over Medicaid misspending
Federal auditors flag widespread Kansas Medicaid billing errors in school health services. Audit found 217 of 300 claims in Wichita Kansas City and Central Kansas Cooperative inappropriate. 139 lacked proof of services. 76 lacked doctor orders for therapy. state to reimburse federal government and shift to nine month billing. Health Policy Authority will oversee Medicaid HealthWare and state employee plans next week.
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New law may block Medicaid access for some citizens
The new federal requirement demands citizenship proof for Medicaid applicants and, gradually, current members. Advocates warn vulnerable groups including seniors, the severely disabled, homeless, and Katrina refugees may lose coverage. Legal challenges are planned in Chicago as guidelines unfold and states vary in enforcement.
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