We will let you know when we get the projected rates that we have requested from KDADS.
# 1b HB 267: Mega Budget Bill
10% increase to FE and PD waivers - about an 11 million dollar increase. We are estimating that this will move HCBS rates from $4.49 per unit to $4.94 per unit. This is only an estimate and final per unit rates will be published in the Kansas Register.
# 1c HB 267: Mega Budget Bill
Ability for KDADS to issue waivers for homes unable to staff RNs for 8 consecutives hours 7 days a week. Rules and regulations will need to be promulgated, but this is a great first step for Kansas provider’s to be able to apply for a waiver.
SB 453: CNA Training Bill
Allow LPNs to be instructors for CNA courses under the supervision of an RN.
SB 286: Immunity from civil liability – passed The House, 64-51, then the Senate, 24-16
Extension of immunity from liability for COVID related claims for healthcare providers and businesses and increasing penalty for crimes against a healthcare worker through January 20, 2023.
What’s Next?
Legislature adjourns for Spring Break
The House at 1:25 a.m. and the Senate at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 adjourned the main session of the 2022 Legislature, leaving many lawmakers who were happy to start on their three-week Spring Break. They will return Monday, April 25, 2022 to begin the wrap-up session. It is rumored that Senate President Ty has proposed to shorten the wrap-up session to only leave a day or two in early May to consider any gubernatorial vetoes and to deal with any issues that arise before the June 1 filing deadline for House and statewide offices.
Thank you all for responding to our “Call to Action” requests. YOU MADE THE DIFFERENCE!
