Introduction
Recent updates to Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) policies and Managed Care Organization (MCO) contracts have expanded the maternal care team and added services for beneficiaries who are pregnant. KanCare operates under a Medicaid managed care model, meaning MCOs are responsible for providing services to KanCare members, including pregnant individuals.
Under KanCare 3.0, new MCO contracts have expanded services for maternal care, requiring coverage of key prenatal and postpartum services and continuous supports such as care coordination, mental health services and parent education, with expanded services required for high-risk pregnancies. MCOs may also offer value-added benefits that go beyond required services to support Kansas families. Recent state policy changes have added new professionals to the maternal care team and increased reimbursement rates for existing providers. These changes reflect a shift toward a more comprehensive care team approach under KanCare, which creates a stronger foundation for maternal care services available for KanCare beneficiaries.