Public hearing set on privatized Kansas foster care system
A Kansas legislative committee will hear from judges parents advocacy groups and state officials on foster care privatization during a Sept 8 11 schedule. Open forum Sept 11 at the Capitol allows any speaker to participate with no advance signup. Public hearing 9 a.m. Friday. Information line 785-296-3181.
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Kansas Children’s Service League
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Kansas Action For Children
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Feds OK Kansas health coverage for children
Federal officials approved a Kansas plan to provide health insurance for children in working families with incomes under 32,900 dollars, funding up to 30,000 uninsured. The HealthWare program offers free coverage for the poorest, with 10 to 15 dollar monthly premiums for those above 150 percent poverty. Kansas will invest 12 million dollars, joining 33 states in the federally funded Children's Health Insurance Program.
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Clinton
Bill Graves
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services
Donna Shalala
Missouri
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