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Travel to Provide Essential HCBS RCIL has received calls from concerned Direct Support Workers regarding the need for travel documents while they are working for their consumer during “stay at home” ordered periods. RCIL has received official direction from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services that Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are…
Read ArticleThe Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services also known as KDADS is seeking feedback from Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) stakeholders as they are planning waiver renewals. KDADS will be hosting regional meetings along with two options to call in. These forums are opportunities for KDADS to hear feedback on what you think…
Read ArticleAre you on the Physical Disability wait list? Have you been dropped from it? You need to read this article from the Kansas Health Institute and contact the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)! http://www.khi.org/news/article/state-seeks-kansans-with-physical-disabilities-dropped-from-wait-list-for-m Contact information for KDADS Email KDADS.HCBS-KS@ks.gov New England Building 503 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603-3404 Main: 785-296-4986 Toll…
Read ArticleYOU’RE INVITED The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) invites you to learn more about Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention. Representatives from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, DCF’s Adult Protective Services division and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services will address issues regarding this important topic. 1:30-2:30 pm June 17 Jayhawk Area…
Read ArticleKDADS is hosting a “KanCare HCBS Waiver Integration Information and Comment Tour” and are encouraging consumers and their families to attend. All locations will feature meetings at 1:30pm-3:30pm for providers and 5:30pm-7:30pm for consumers and families. Topeka Tuesday, Nov. 10th Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 SW Topeka Blvd Wichita Thursday, Nov. 12th Doubletree Wichita Airport 2098…
Read ArticleDo you receive Home and Community Based Services and other KanCare benefits? Would you like to hear about changes to HCBS directly from the State of Kansas by email? Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has updated their email listserv in order to ensure all those who wish to receive email updates…
Read ArticleTOPEKA — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Dr. Susan Mosier and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Kari Bruffett announced today a series of public forums to discuss integration of the state’s home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs. The forums are scheduled to be conducted in Topeka, Wichita,…
Read ArticleApril 13th and 14th at the Capitol City Plaza, Topeka, KS KDADS is presenting a HCBS 2015 Educational Summit for HCBS consumers, family members, providers, and professionals. The Educational Summit is a NO COST event that will give the public the opportunity to learn more about HCBS topics and programs. Some of the topics of…
Read ArticleThe Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is preparing to submit the paperwork necessary to renew the waivers that guide HCBS in Kansas. The draft includes changes to the existing services. Consumers are encouraged to read the information that KDADS is going to submit to the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and provide feedback. The…
Read ArticleKDADS will be hosting information sessions to provide you with program updates in response to the Federal rules shared with consumers at the last public information sessions. The program updates impact the following programs: Autism, Frail Elderly, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, Physically Disabled, Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Technology Assisted. The sessions will provide…
Read ArticleThe Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) invites you to attend one of the following informational sessions for people receiving services, family members/friends, providers, advocacy groups and others interested in the disability, aging, mental health and substance use disorder services we administer. The purposes of these sessions are to provide updates and information…
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