Medicaid Expansion and Financial Overview
Medicaid Expansion
Governor Recommending Medicaid Expansion to Begin 01/01/25
~Will Provide Access to High Quality Health Care for Approximately 150k Kansans~
Kansas is now one of 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid
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Every state that shares a border with Kansas has expanded Medicaid
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Voters in Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota approved expansion
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70%-80% of Kansas citizens are in favor of Medicaid expansion
Governor's plan addresses many of the concerns that have been brought forth in the past
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Hospital surcharge and incremental federal dollars make this SGF neutral
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Contains a work requirement
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Proposal to cover health costs for incarcerated individuals, relieving county/local jail financial strain
Provides needed mental health services to Kansans
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Large portion of population anticipated to be in need of behavioral health and substance use treatments
Medicaid expansion is a workforce issue
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Provides for healthier workforce to keep employees on the job
Assists small businesses who don't offer health insurance to retain employees
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Create jobs and new revenues across the state
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