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KMAP BULLETIN: PACE Bluestem Reduction of Counties

Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Geriatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Bluestem Communities will no longer provide PACE services in Dickinson, Ellsworth, and Lincoln counties effective February 1, 2024. PACE services will continue in Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Saline, Reno, Rice, and Ottawa counties.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must verify patient addresses for all PACE members served by Bluestem Communities. Stop submitting claims for PACE patients residing in Dickinson, Ellsworth, and Lincoln counties to Bluestem as of February 1, 2024. Update patient records to reflect service area changes and coordinate alternative coverage arrangements for affected patients.