Mythbusters: Telling the whole story

The Brownback Administration and proponents of including long-term services for Kansans with ID/DD have used various arguments throughout the last few months.  Their arguments have focused on claims that spending for these services is out of control and that the health care needs of Kansans with DD are poorly coordinated - in fact, a recent Wichita Eagle editorial, Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer inferred that Kansans with DD are dying sooner because of this alleged lack of care coordination.

Unfortunately these claims and public statements lack in factual detail and fail to share the entire story.  Click on the links below to learn more about the top three Mythbusters regarding the Administration's arguments for including long-term care services for persons with DD.  

Mythbusting #1

Are costs really out of control for serving Kansans with developmental disabilities?

Mythbusting #2

Are Kansans with developmental disabilities really dying sooner because they aren't in managed care?

Mythbusting #3

Are the health care needs of Kansans with DD really poorly coordinated by the current service system?

Despite what the Administration might have you believe, despite what some legislators may be saying, long-term services for Kansans with intellectual/developmental disabilities CAN and SHOULD be carved out of KanCare.  But only if YOU take action!

We urge you to share the above documents with the Governor, your legislators and your local news outlets.