Kansas Access to Comprehensive
Health Project
The Kansas Access to Comprehensive Health (KATCH) project is an initiative to increase participation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. In September 2009, DHCF was awarded a five-year, $40.3 million federal grant from the Health Resources Services Administration to fund KATCH program activities. Among the efforts funded with the grant are the hiring of outstation eligibility workers who are now employed at several safety net clinics throughout the state, and the procurement of a new, modernized system for processing applications for medical assistance.
Materials and Documents
Jan. 4, 2011 - KMED Procurement: Bid specifications and related documents for procurement of the Kansas Medical Eligibility Determination (KMED) System. (Bid closing date: Jan. 4, 2011)
Dec. 9, 2010
Association Stakeholder Presentation
Agency Stakeholder Presentation
Stakeholder Survey
Oct. 7, 2010 - News Release: DHCF Seeks Proposals for New Eligibility System
Sept. 13, 2010 - Dr. Andy Allison Notes for Presentation to National Governor's Association Health Reform Implementation Meeting, Stowe, VT.
Sept. 9-10, 2010 KATCH Program Summary - Darin Bodenhamer, Eligibility Director: Presentation for HRSA Site Visit
Sept. 1, 2010 - Dr. Andy Allison Presentation to APHSA ISM Conference
Aug. 3, 2010 - CITO Feasibility Study Report - Final
Outstation Eligibility Staff and Locations
Garden City - Bricia Espino
United Methodist Mex-Amer. Health Ministry
712A St. John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
Hours: Mon. - Thur., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Great Bend - Patricia Satterlee
Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare
1905 19th Street
Great Bend, KS 67530
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hays - Brandy Ney
First Care Clinic
105 W. 13th St.
Hays, KS 67601
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hutchinson - Cindy Proett
PrairieStar Health Center
1600 N. Lorraine, Suite 110
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Independence - Debbie Dunlap
Mercy Hospital
800 W. Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Junction City/Manhattan - Kate Steeves
Konza Prairie Comm. Health Ctr.
361 Grant Ave., PO Box 1107
Junction City, KS 66441
Hours: Mon. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues., Wed., Thur. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - noon
Konza Prairie Comm. Dental Clinic
2030 Tecumseh Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Tues. or Thurs., 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kansas City - Ruth Becker
Turner House Children's Clinic
21 N. 12th St., Suite 300
Kansas City, KS 66102
Center Hours: Mon. Wed., Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - noon
Silver City Health Center
1428 S. 32nd St., Suite 100
Kansas City, KS 66106
Center Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Liberal - Teresa Flores
United Methodist Mex-Amer. Health Ministry
311 North Grant Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
Hours: Mon. - Thur. 8:30 a.m. - noon; 1 - 5 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Salina - Wanda Esping
Salina Family Healthcare Center
651 E. Prescott
Salina, KS 67401
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saline County Health Department
125 W. Elm
Salina, KS 67401
Hours: Wed. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topeka - Mimi Leonard
Shawnee County Health Agency
1615 SW 8th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66606
Hours: M, W, Th., Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wichita - Sandra Zeh
Wichita Public Schools
201 N Water, 2nd Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.