Kansas SB161 mandates legislative approval for state agencies before implementing federal waivers that expand public assistance eligibility or.
Kansas SB161 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before seeking or implementing federal waivers that expand eligibility for public assistance programs or increase costs to the state. This applies to waivers or authorizations from the federal government, including Medicaid state plans, state plan amendments, state demonstrations, or waivers under sections 1115 or 1915 of the federal Social Security Act. The bill does not affect any waiver programs already in place before July 1, 2025.
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