HB2314

Directing the secretary for aging and disability services to expand and establish peer support specialist certifications and the secretary for health and environment to pursue a medicaid code for telehealth services provided by peer support specialists.

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2314 expands peer support specialist certification and telehealth services for Medicaid reimbursement.

Kansas HB2314 mandates the secretary for aging and disability services to expand peer support specialist certification and establish standards. It requires criminal history checks for applicants and allows non-licensed professionals to supervise specialists. The bill also directs the secretary for health and environment to pursue a Medicaid code for telehealth services provided by peer support specialists. Certified specialists can provide peer support services, and telehealth services are an allowable cost for Medicaid reimbursement.

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Where it stands

Current
Social Services Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

3:30 PM

House Social Services Budget Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

3:30 PM

House Social Services Budget Hearing

History

Feb 13, 2025

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 152-S - CANCELED

Feb 12, 2025

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 152-S - CANCELED

Feb 6, 2025

House

House Introduced