TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, has secured a $2.5 million grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the implementation of School-Based Services (SBS). This grant underscores KDHE’s dedication to enhancing the health care services available in Kansas schools, including those related to mental health.
“We are grateful for CMS’s support in our efforts to connect more children with the health care services they need right where they learn,” KDHE Deputy Secretary for Agency Integration and Medicaid Director Christine Osterlund said. “This grant is a testament to our dedication to the health and well-being of our young citizens, who are the future of our state.”
