TOPEKA -Kansas is in the process of implementing several required budget reductions.

These include a 4 percent reduction in payments to some KanCare (Medicaid) providers, according to a media release.   See dates and time details here.

Providers and the public are invited to come to a meeting to learn more about the change.

Payments for many services (such as HCBS, hospice, state hospital treatment and services provided in many health centers/clinics) will not change.

According to KanCare, “While we don’t get to choose if these changes will occur, we want you to know what is happening and why.”

The meetings will tell you about which services have payment reductions and which do not and how the reductions are being applied to protect services for those most in need of care.

KanCare officials also want hear what you think is the best way to make these reductions while ensuring KanCare services continue to be available.