Social Services Budget

HB 2184 creates a regulatory framework for businesses that provide temporary healthcare workers (supplemental nursing services agencies) and online platforms connecting independent healthcare workers with temporary jobs (healthcare worker platforms). The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (the "Secretary") will require these entities to register annually, maintain accessible records, and undergo oversight through unannounced inspections and complaint investigations. The bill establishes a dedicated regulation fund to support the Secretary's enforcement activities, including processing complaints from the public. This directly affects agencies, platforms, and healthcare personnel operating under these models in Kansas.

HB 2314 establishes new certification standards for peer support specialists in Kansas, requiring background checks and setting limits on weekly service hours (30 hours for Level 1, 40 for Level 2). It directs the Secretary of Health and Environment to seek Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services provided by certified specialists, making these services eligible for state Medicaid coverage. The bill affects peer support specialists, their clients receiving services, and Medicaid programs by creating clear certification rules and expanding telehealth access. Key provisions include mandatory criminal history checks, training session caps, and allowing non-licensed professionals to provide supervision.

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