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An interim audit of the Kansas Medicaid Pregnant Woman Program has identified 62 beneficiaries aged 45 or older who appear to have fraudulently enrolled, resulting in more than $798,000 in improper payments. The program is overseen by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

The review also found that some recipients received additional state assistance through programs such as child care, food assistance, employment training, low-income energy support, SNAP, TANF, water assistance, WIC, and work programs. The audit included four recommendations to strengthen KDHE oversight, which officials estimate could have saved the state about $280,000 in 2025 if implemented.

Under Kansas law, the Office of the Inspector General must maintain systems for reporting suspected fraud, waste, abuse, or illegal activity in these programs. The report has been sent to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek, and members of the Legislature.

The full report is available on the Attorney General’s website. Suspected fraud or abuse can be reported online or by calling 785-296-5050.