Reimbursement rate disparities in Kansas are not only creating a workforce shortage but also jeopardizing care for those who need it most, with gaps exceeding $13 an hour.
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Advocates and researchers tell committee HCBS rate gaps are harming Kansas workforce
Advocates, a university researcher and self-advocates urged lawmakers to adopt systematic rate parity across HCBS waivers and models, arguing reimbursement gaps (as much as $13/hour) undermine worker recruitment and left many service hours unfilled.
citizenportal.ai
October 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Reimbursement rate disparities in Kansas are not only creating a workforce shortage but also jeopardizing care for those who need it most, with gaps exceeding $13 an hour.
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#KS #CitizenPortal #WorkforceDevelopment #KansasHCBS #HealthcareAccess #EconomicEquity
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Kansas House Committee raises eyebrows over a shocking $150 million lapse in Home and Community-Based Services funding, sparking urgent questions about fiscal management and future support for vulnerable populations.
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State agency faces scrutiny over $150 million lapse in HCBS waiver services budget
Agency lapses $150 million in HCBS waiver services, raising budgetary concerns for 2026.
citizenportal.ai
January 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Kansas House Committee raises eyebrows over a shocking $150 million lapse in Home and Community-Based Services funding, sparking urgent questions about fiscal management and future support for vulnerable populations.
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#KS #KansasHCBS #VulnerablePopulations
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