Early childhood is a vital period for a child’s development. National studies show that up to a fourth of children younger than 5 have mental health issues. This special report outlines information on the types of early childhood mental health services in Kansas and the availability of services in regions of the state.
This brief — the fourth in a series focusing on how health reform affects Kansans — examines the changes that will occur in Medicaid under the health reform law.
As policymakers consider the future of the Medicaid program, KHI created this fact sheet that summarizes the current program in Kansas. It provides an accessible overview of Medicaid in Kansas ― how it operates, its costs and the population it serves.