MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
KMAP BULLETIN: Annual DMEPOS Rate Adjustment and Medicare Fee Schedule Update
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Orthopedics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), General Practice +1 more·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid (KMAP) will adjust DMEPOS reimbursement rates to 80% of Medicare's Non-Rural Kansas rate effective July 1, 2026. This affects billing for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies for Kansas Medicaid patients.
Action Required
By June 30, 2026: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system to reflect new DMEPOS rates at 80% of Medicare Non-Rural Kansas rates for Kansas Medicaid patients. Monitor KanCare MCO implementation dates on KMAP Bulletins page as actual implementation may vary by plan. Update contracts and financial projections for DMEPOS items.