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KMAP BULLETIN: KDHE Announces KanCare Managed Care Organizations Contracts
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas has announced new Managed Care Organizations for the KanCare Medicaid program effective January 1, 2025. The program will be served by Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, and new MCO Healthy Blue through December 31, 2027.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2025: Billing team must verify current provider enrollment status with all three KanCare MCOs (Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue). Update billing system with new MCO information and confirm member eligibility verification processes for the new contract period through December 31, 2027.