Between 2022 and 2024, the rate of Kansas children without health insurance rose, a shift with real implications for families, health systems and communities across the state. Contributing factors during this period include the Medicaid unwinding process and rising family health insurance premiums.
KHI invites policymakers, advocates and media to a convening examining the data behind this trend, including where affected children live and their demographic characteristics, and what it means for the state. Experts will present current research and discuss a range of policy responses and considerations.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
🕘 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CST
📍 Location: Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW 8th Ave., Topeka (in-person seating is limited; lunch included)
💻 Can't make it to Topeka? A virtual option is available for the morning session (10:30 a.m. - noon) only.
Agenda
10:30 a.m. - Noon | The Data and the Policy Landscape (in person and online)
Current research on the rise in children without health insurance and a panel discussion of policy responses.
Noon - 1 p.m. | Solutions-Focused Working Lunch (in person only)
Facilitated table conversations with peers from across Kansas.
In-person seating is limited. Register early to reserve your spot.
Who Should Attend
Policymakers, advocates, media, health care providers, clinics, local health departments, school and community partners and anyone working to connect Kansas children and families to health coverage.
Continuing Education Credit
All participants are required to sign in at registration and verify attendance online through ‘eeds’ along with completing an evaluation online.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas Health Institute. University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Worker:
The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board presents this offering for a maximum of 2.5 hour(s) credit applicable for relicensure of LASWSs, LBSWs, LMSWs, and LSCSWs. Kansas Provider Number 12-002. Mary Susan Kircher, MSW, LSCSW, Coordinator.
Social Work Attendance Requirement: If a participant misses more than 10% of an offering, a certificate of continuing education will not be issued. Partial credit is NOT given.
All other attendees may receive a certificate of attendance.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. For inquiries about accessibility or to make a reasonable accommodation request, please contact Karsen DeWeese at kdeweese@khi.org
or (785) 233-5443.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
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