Segment 1: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is asking for more than 300 new intake workers to address a backlog of applications to the state's Medicaid program.
A backlog of applications for KanCare has grown into the thousands, but where the blame lies is up for debate. Gov. Kelly is looking to clean up a mess that began after the state's Medicaid program was privitized. Maximus, the company which holds that contract, stands by their work and says they've processed applications within the time specified in their contract. We heard from someone familiar with the application process about why so many new employees are needed, and how far they would go toward fixing the problem.
- Cindy Luxem, president and CEO of Kansas Health Care Association
Segment 2: beginning at 21:57: How to translate military work into a civilian career.
Some veterans struggle to describe their military skills when applying for work as a civilian. Likewise, civilian employers find it difficult to interpret military transcripts and see how military service can be a benefit to their company. Today, we looked at what veterans can do to ease the transition into the private sector, and what employers need to know when looking at military resumes.
- Ursla McCarthy, program manager for Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program at Fort Leavenworth
- John Harris, military outreach director for Grantham University
