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flag Kansas approved a 6% provider tax to boost Medicaid funding, generating $1B annually for hospitals.

flag U.S. flag Senator Jerry Moran commended the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approving Kansas’ 2025 provider tax preprint, raising the tax from 3% to 6%. flag The move will generate revenue from PPS hospitals in Kansas, matched by federal Medicaid funds, and is expected to bring about $1 billion annually to the state’s hospitals. flag The increased funding aims to boost Medicaid rates for hospitals and physicians, supporting improved access to quality, affordable healthcare, particularly in rural areas. flag The tax increase was previously approved by the Kansas State Legislature in 2024.

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