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Kansas lawmakers are looking for ways to save money. A committee has now recommended changes to KanCare to reduce the cost of medicine. But the move is controversial because it would withhold potentially life-saving drugs from some patients.
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A new report claims that expanding Medicaid in Kansas would be budget neutral. The study says Medicaid expansion could even save the state money.
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An effort called Cover Kansas is trying to help Kansans navigate the federal health insurance marketplace so they can get the best health insurance plan to fit their needs.
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Two Kansas lawmakers who were recently kicked-off a health committee by Speaker of the House Ray Merrick are pushing back. They say they were removed from the committee because of their support for Medicaid expansion, but they say, their removal won't stop the debate over expanding the health insurance program for the poor.
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The Wichita Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the idea of expanding Medicaid in Kansas, but its support for the health insurance program for poor people is conditional.
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Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press as compiled by the KPR news staff.
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The top news stories of the day from the Associated Press, as compiled by the KPR News staff. Don't forget to make your pledge of support for KPR and its news coverage by calling 1-888-577-5268, or navigating over to the "support" area of the KPR website. (And thank you!)
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The report notes a slight drop in child poverty in Kansas but fewer poor children are considered eligible for Medicaid.
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The issue of Medicaid expansion in Kansas hasn't gone away. If anything, it seems to be heating up again.
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Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press as compiled by the KPR news staff.