Praeger touts benefits of the Affordable Care Act
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger argues the Affordable Care Act offers numerous benefits and is unlikely to be overturned. She cites no annual or lifetime limits, no pre existing condition denials, no deductibles on preventive care, and dependent coverage until age 26. Praeger warns states may lose control to federal authority if action stalls.
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Expert raises questions on Medicaid plan ToPERA
Wendell Potter a former public relations spokesman for Cigna and Humana urged Kansas lawmakers and advocates for the developmentally disabled to scrutinize Gov Brownbacks KanCare plan moving Medicaid to managed care Potter testified before a Senate committee voicing concerns about the speed and structure of the proposal noting that improvements in care and cost savings may occur without handing the system to for profit insurers Five companies Coventry WellCare UnitedHealthcare Amerigroup and Sunflower State Health Plan are bidding for KanCare contracts set to begin Jan 1 Tom Laing Interhab said the state is weighing bids and an amendment to boost education funding for KanCare was announced Potter cited Nataline Sarkisyan case as reason for leaving the industry and critics contend the plan risks long term care outcomes in disabled populations with a six month delay push and a bill to exclude long term care from KanCare being considered by the House A governor official confirmed the addition of a million dollar education amendment
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Registration opens for spring hunter education course
Douglas County Kansas offers a two day spring hunter education course for residents born after July 1 1957 who are over 11. Sessions run March 30 from 530 pm to 930 pm at Building 21 Douglas County Fairgrounds and April 7 730 am to 5 pm at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No 2 near Lone Star Lake. Registration is required as space is limited. Call Sgt. Max Miller at 785 832-3288 and leave a voicemail with enrollment details. The course is free with a $2 lunch on April 7. Directions to the FOP lodge provided March 30. Sponsored by FOP Lodge 2 KDWP and Kaw Chapter NWTF. More at kdwp state ks us.
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Bill would end state funding of remedial courses at public colleges
A Kansas House committee advanced House Bill 2745 to bar state funds from remedial courses at state universities and other public colleges. The measure would cut the exception window for admissions from 10 percent to 5 percent, shifting some responsibility to families and high school coursework.
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KU Officials Promote Spring Break Safety Tips
KU officials and Lawrence police urged students to travel in groups, check in with friends, and secure homes during spring break. Advice covers locking doors and windows, securing homes, using security features, avoiding unaccompanied lodging, moderating alcohol, and not accepting unknown drinks, with emphasis on staying vigilant for sexual assault awareness tied to regional investigations.
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