July 23, 2025

9:30 a.m.  Welcome and Introductions     President Monica Kurz

Minutes of the previous meeting.  See draft minutes + EPSDT See document from DRC

Notice:  KMHC will host in person meeting in Topeka August 13 at the Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW Eighth Ave., Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66603-3936. RSVP at KMHC website, RSVP for time on the agenda, RSVP for lunch, park on street or statehouse garage across the street. 

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - June report - KMHC will consider advocacy priorities beginning in August/September to align with Legislature's expedited budget process and expedited legislative session.

   Financial Report – Mary Jones

   Advocacy Committee – Congratulations new Chair Lori Barnes! 

   Update from Kansas Hospital Association re: Hospital Funding impact of Federal Budget Reconciliation Act - Audrey Dunkel

   Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Council report and reports from members serving on the Council or subcommittees.  See Annual Subcommittee Reports posted here: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/governor-s-behavioral-health-services-planning-council/gbhspc-subcommittees

   Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess 

   KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood 

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

   Parity Committee -  Susan Rome - Congratulations new Chair Mary Jones! 

   Suicide Prevention Coalition - Kane Sheek

   988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz 

10:00 a.m.   Guest: Amber Beck, Cairn Health Charitable Pharmacy

10:20 a.m.   Agency Update: Drew Adkins, Behavioral Health Commissioner, KDADS  

11:00 a.m.   Lobbyist Report

- Health Provisions in the Federal Budget Reconciliation Legislation - signed by President Trump July 4.  https://www.kff.org/tracking-the-medicaid-provisions-in-the-2025-budget-bill/

- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight - Agenda 

- 1.5% state budget cut impact to agencies: KDADS, KDHE, DCF

- Letter opposing cuts/elimination of Disability Protection and Advocacy / Disability Rights Center

11:15 a.m.  Old Business

11:25 a.m.  Announcements 

11:30 a.m.  Adjourn

2025 Schedule - Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 13, September 24, October 22, November 19, December 17

August 13 meeting will be in person in Topeka. Please RSVP.

Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 26, June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 17)

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