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KMAP BULLETIN: Swing Bed Rate for 2026
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid (KMAP) has set the Swing Bed Rate at $250.46 effective January 1, 2026. This rate applies to swing bed services provided under the Kansas Medical Assistance Program, though individual KanCare MCOs may implement this policy on different dates.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must update reimbursement rates in billing system to reflect the new Swing Bed Rate of $250.46 for Kansas Medicaid patients. Monitor the KanCare Open Claims Resolution Log on the KMAP Bulletins page to track when each MCO implements this rate change, as implementation dates may vary by MCO.