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KMAP BULLETIN: Discontinuation of FFS Pharmacy Paper Claims Submission
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2026, Kansas Medicaid will no longer accept paper pharmacy claims for Fee-for-Service billing. All pharmacy claims must be submitted electronically through Point-of-Sale/Batch NCPDP billing or the Kansas Medicaid Provider Portal.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Pharmacy staff and billing team must transition all Kansas Medicaid Fee-for-Service pharmacy claims to electronic submission methods. Set up Point-of-Sale (POS)/Batch NCPDP billing systems or use the Kansas Medicaid Provider Portal. Remove paper claim submission workflows for Kansas Medicaid pharmacy claims. Paper claims will no longer be processed after the effective date.