Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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March 29, 2023
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - next meeting is March 29 - note this will be the fifth Wednesday of the month.
Financial Report – Amy Campbell
Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz - Thank you to the hundreds of Kansas advocates who showed up to the Capitol on March 7 and our impressive lineup of sponsors and exhibitors!
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole, Chair
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - Matt Spezia, P3 / Nancy Jensen
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan - Providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Provider Parity Survey - Letter Survey Link Examples
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
- State MH Hospitals Budget - both subcommittees endorsed the Governors Recommendation Testimony
- KDADS Budget - House Appropriations delayed many recommendations from the KDADS Budget and Senate postponed mental health items until omnibus.
- KDHE Budget - Medicaid Expansion was removed.
- HB 2259 - Medicaid Mental Health Medications Prior Authorizations and MH Medications Advisory Committee changes
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10:30 a.m. Update from Andy Brown, KDADS Behavioral Health (tentative)
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2023 Schedule - Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, Nov 15, Dec 13
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 29, July 26, Sept. 27, Dec. 13)
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617 campbell525@sbcglobal.net
