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Kansas Medicaid Cuts Spark Debate | Wichita News
Kansas is in the crosshairs of a Medicaid funding storm, as the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens to slash over a trillion dollars nationwide — nearly four billion for Kansas — sparking alarm among healthcare providers. Medical experts blame Senator Roger Marshall, accusing him of pushing policies that will strip Kansans of care, while he counters with data showing Medicaid spending is rising. But critics say even rising totals mask deep cuts that will shrink state funding and jeopardize coverage, with major impacts expected by 2027 and hitting hardest in 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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