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The Beneficiary Advisory Committee (BAC) is a vital advisory body to the state Medicaid agency.
Its primary purpose is to provide informed recommendations regarding Medicaid policies, ensuring that health and medical care services offered under the program meet the needs of beneficiaries. The committee consists of a diverse group of licensed medical professionals, Medicaid beneficiaries, mental health experts, pharmacists, government representatives and stakeholders working collaboratively to enhance the quality, accessibility, and equity of care.
These issues are discussed in aggregate and not on a member by member basis. The BAC does not discuss any information that is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as defined by federal regulations.
Meeting Information
The Beneficiary Advisory Committee (BAC) holds meetings quarterly on the first Tuesday of the second month in each quarter. All meetings are held from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and are available to attend via Zoom.
Meeting Schedule:
- February 10, 2026
- May 12, 2026
- August 11, 2026
- November 10, 2026
To attend a meeting, contact Shalae Harris for more information.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kansas Beneficiary Advisory Committee (BAC) is to elevate the voices of Medicaid beneficiaries, family members and caregivers by advising the state on policies and programs that impact their health and well-being. Through collaboration, transparency and advocacy, the BAC ensures that the lived experiences and priorities of those served by Medicaid are central to the planning, implementation and improvement of the Kansas Medicaid program.
Board Members
Member Name |
Board Position |
| Laura Kozisek | Member |
| Melissa Patrick | Member |
Meeting Documents
Documents and Resources
- Conflict of Interest (COI) Form
- Members of the public have the option to provide public comments to the committee. In order to do so, complete the Conflict of Interest (COI) form and return it to Shalae Harris one week prior to the meeting.
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