KMHC Monthly Meeting

September 27, 2023

9:30 a.m.  Welcome and Introductions     Mary Jones, President

Minutes of the previous meeting.  Read minutes

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - meet at 11:45

   Financial Report – Amy Campbell 

   Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz 

   Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole, Chair

   Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess

   KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood 

   Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other

   Parity Committee -  Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan - See Kennedy Forum Update on Rulemaking.  NAMI Conference will highlight Parity topics and include guest speaker from U.S. Dept. of Labor.  

   Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Brenna Vicoscky/Monica Kurz

10:00 a.m.   Guest Presentation: Michael Easterday, Molina Healthcare

10:20 a.m.   KDADS Update: Andy Brown, Commissioner of Behavioral Health

10:50 a.m.  Policy Topics for 2024 Legislative Session

11:00 a.m.  Lobbyist Report    Amy Campbell 

• Small Group Discussion on Legislation re: Unhoused Individuals 
• Special Committee on Homelessness - November 9
• Robert G. Bethell Joint Committee on HCBS and KanCare Oversight - October 11-12
• Joint Committee on Child Welfare System Oversight - November 4
• Special Committee on Child Care Centers and Child Care Homes - November 1
• Agencies have submitted their budget requests to Governor
• Governor Tours Kansas to Promote Medicaid Expansion   https://www.wibw.com/2023/09/25/governor-attempts-quash-medicaid-myths-legislative-session-nears/ 

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 30, September 27, October 25, Nov 15, Dec 13

Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 29, June 28, 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