Health Levy Cuts Hit Providers | Wichita News

Kansas City Council just approved $31.5 million in health levy funds — over a month late — for six major providers including University Health and Children’s Mercy, but most are getting smaller payouts than last year as the fund’s reserves shrink and property tax revenue dips. Swope Health narrowly avoided a steeper cut after a contentious debate over whether its prior housing development funding should affect its health levy allocation. While a resolution restored some funds to Swope, the exact amount isn’t in the approved contracts. With the health levy’s balance at a historic low, city officials are under pressure to overhaul how funds are distributed — even considering expanding eligibility — but current providers are resisting change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0027cb67498e0eb