Presented at the National Academy for State Health Policy's 20th Annual State Health Policy Conference in Denver, Colorado. Author: Andy Allison

1. Medicaid Innovation in Kansas Under the DRA Andy Allison, PhD Medicaid Director and Deputy Director, Kansas Health Policy Authority National Academy for State Health Policy Denver, Colorado October 15 , 2007

17. Health Reform Legislation Passed Unanimously by Kansas Legislature May 2007 SB11 authorized a significant DRA expansion of coverage, and encourages the Kansas Health Policy Authority (KHPA), with consultation of the Joint Health Policy Oversight Committee, to consider as part of health reform in Kansas various Medicaid reform options provided through the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA).

21. Populations Covered by Premium Assistance Not Available Enroll with children in an employer-sponsored or state-procured option Parents 37%-100% of poverty Provided to ensure Medicaid-equivalent benefits Enroll with children in an employer-sponsored or state-procured option Parents below 37% of poverty Provided to ensure Medicaid-equivalent benefits Remain enrolled with children in an employer-sponsored or state-procured option Pregnant mothers below 100% of poverty Provided to ensure Medicaid-equivalent benefits Enroll with parents in an employer-sponsored or state-procured option Non-disabled children under 100% of poverty Supplemental benefits Private benchmark coverage