This bill mandates that the Secretary for Children and Families and the Secretary of Health and Environment in Kansas establish a system for reporting suspected abuse or fraud related to state welfare or medical assistance programs. The bill requires these secretaries to execute a memorandum of understanding or other written data-sharing instruments upon written request from the United States Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Furthermore, they must comply with any data requests from these federal agencies within 30 days of receipt.

The bill also amends K.S.A. 39-760 by removing references to "health care providers" in the context of reporting suspected fraud and abuse, thereby streamlining the focus on welfare and medical assistance programs. Additionally, it repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 39-760, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing these reporting systems. The act will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-187, 12-189, 12-192, 74-8927
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-187, 12-189, 12-192, 74-8927, 79-3606
S Sub for: 39-760