Volume 44 - Issue 35 - August 28, 2025

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment
Division of Health Care Finance

Public Notice

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance (KDHE-DHCF) is amending the Kansas Medicaid State Plan. As passed by the Kansas Legislature, annual preventive maintenance will be allowed for DMEPOS equipment and devices. Providers will be reimbursed for up to one hour per year for preventive maintenance for items that are no longer under manufacturer warranty. No prior authorization is required.

The proposed effective date for the State Plan Amendment (SPA) is October 1, 2025.

Fee-For-Service Only	Estimated Federal Financial Participation
FFY 2026	$6,586
FFY 2027	$6,855

To request a copy of the proposed SPA, to submit a comment, or to review comments, please contact William C. Stelzner by email at william.stelzner@ks.gov, or by mail at:

William C. Stelzner
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Division of Health Care Finance
900 SW Jackson, Room 900N
Topeka, KS 66612

The last day for public comment is September 29, 2025.

Draft copies of the proposed SPA may also be found at a Local Health Department (LHD).

Christine Osterlund
Medicaid Director
Deputy Secretary of Agency Integration and Medicaid
Division of Health Care Finance
Department of Health and Environment

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