EMPOWERING INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ​ Specialized Medical Equipment (SME) services in Kansas provide individuals with the devices and supplies necessary to enhance functional independence, mobility, communication, and safety in the home or community. These services are available under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) and are typically authorized through specific HCBS waiver programs. ​ 1. GOVERNING AGENCIES Agency: Kansas Depar

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES ​ Independent Living Skills Training Services in Kansas help individuals with disabilities gain and strengthen the skills needed to live safely, confidently, and independently. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through select Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers and focus on building practical, real-life capabilities that promote autonomy

GIVING CAREGIVERS A BREAK WHILE PROVIDING SAFE, SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR PARTICIPANTS   Respite Care Services in Kansas provide short-term care and supervision for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related needs when their primary caregivers are unavailable. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through several Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs to prevent caregiver burnout and maintain stability in the home. ​ 1

HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FIND, MAINTAIN, AND SUCCEED IN COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT ​ Supported Employment Services in Kansas assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and retaining meaningful employment in community-based, integrated work settings. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) Waiver and other vocational rehabilitation partnerships. The focus is on person-cente

DELIVERING PERSONALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AT HOME ​ Home Care Services in Kansas offer essential personal and supportive assistance to individuals who prefer to live independently at home but require help with daily activities due to aging, disability, or medical conditions. These services are authorized through Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) under Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs to reduce institutionalizat

SUPPORTING DAILY INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH ROUTINE LIVING TASKS   Personal Care Services in Kansas help individuals with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or age-related needs perform essential daily tasks. These services are provided under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through various Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The goal is to support participants in maintaining their independence and avoiding institutional placemen

DELIVERING CLINICALLY COMPLEX, MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY SETTING ​ Skilled Nursing Services in Kansas provide high-level, medically necessary care administered by licensed nurses to individuals with acute or chronic health conditions. These services are offered under the Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) State Plan and certain Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers to support recovery, manage medical conditions, and prevent instituti

SUPPORTING SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND DAILY LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ​ Habilitation Services in Kansas provide structured, goal-oriented supports that help individuals with disabilities acquire, maintain, and improve functional skills for everyday life. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) Waiver and are essential for fostering independence, self-direction, and community i

ENHANCING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CUSTOM DEVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORTS   Assistive Technology (AT) Services in Kansas provide individuals with disabilities access to specialized equipment and support needed to improve communication, mobility, environmental control, and independence. These services are offered under various Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs through Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) and are tailored to meet each participant’s functi

DELIVERING CUSTOMIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ENHANCE FUNCTIONAL ABILITY, COMMUNICATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE ​ Specialized Therapies in Kansas are designed to meet the unique rehabilitative and developmental needs of individuals with disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through the Medicaid State Plan and various Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The goal is to help participants im

DELIVERING INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ​ Behavioral Health Services in Kansas provide assessment, treatment, and support to individuals experiencing mental illness, emotional disorders, or behavioral challenges. These services are authorized through the Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) State Plan, the Habilitation Services Program, and select Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. The goal is to enhance recovery, e

MAKING HOMES SAFER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ​ Home Modification and Accessibility Adaptation Services in Kansas support individuals with disabilities or functional limitations by adapting their homes to improve safety, accessibility, and independence. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through several Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs ​ 1. GOVERNING AGENCIES Agency: Kansas D

FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH NON-MEDICAL SOCIAL SUPPORT   Companion Care Services in Kansas offer individuals support and supervision that promotes social engagement, safety, and well-being at home and in the community. These services are ideal for individuals who do not require hands-on personal care but benefit from assistance, company, and gentle guidance in daily activities. Companion care is authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through sp

ENABLING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE LIVING THROUGH STRUCTURAL HOME MODIFICATIONS   Environmental Accessibility Adaptation (EAA) Services in Kansas provide medically necessary modifications to the homes of Medicaid waiver participants to promote safety, accessibility, and independence. These adaptations allow individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities to remain in their homes and communities, reducing reliance on institutional care. ​ 1. GOVERNING AGENCIES Agenc

ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL PARTICIPATION   Community Integration Services in Kansas help individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions build meaningful relationships, participate in community life, and access public resources and recreational opportunities. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through various HCBS waivers to promote inclusion, skill-building, and independence outside the home. ​ 1. GOVERN

SUPPORTING DAILY INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PERSONALIZED NON-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE HOME   Homemaker Services in Kansas are designed to assist individuals with essential household tasks they are unable to perform on their own due to age, disability, or chronic health conditions. These services are a critical support under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) and are authorized through specific Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers to promote independent living and reduce relianc

COORDINATING INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ​ Case Management Services in Kansas help individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or behavioral health needs navigate Medicaid services, coordinate care, and access community resources. These services are authorized under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through multiple Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers and behavioral health programs. The goal is to ensu

ENSURING ACCESS TO MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH RELIABLE, SAFE TRANSPORT ​ Transportation Assistance Services in Kansas help individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related limitations access essential healthcare, therapy appointments, and community services. These services are covered under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) program and authorized under certain Home and Community

DELIVERING SKILLED NURSING, THERAPIES, AND PERSONAL CARE IN THE COMFORT OF HOME   Home Health Services in Kansas provide medically necessary clinical and support services to individuals in their homes to promote recovery, manage chronic conditions, and delay or prevent institutionalization. These services are covered under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) and may be provided under both the Medicaid State Plan and certain HCBS waiver programs. ​​ 1. GOVERNING AGENCIES Agency: Kansas

PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED DIETARY EDUCATION AND MEAL PLANNING SUPPORT ​ Nutrition Counseling and Support Services in Kansas provide participants with the guidance, planning, and education needed to manage health conditions, prevent malnutrition, and promote overall well-being. These services are available under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) through specific Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers and medical benefit programs when deemed medical

ENSURING SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND THROUGH 24/7 EMERGENCY MONITORING AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ​ Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) services in Kansas provide individuals with 24/7 access to emergency assistance through wearable or stationary devices. These services are essential for individuals who live alone, have chronic health conditions, or are at risk for falls or medical crises. Covered under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), PERS is an authorized support under several H

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN SAFE, STRUCTURED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING ENVIRONMENTS   Residential Care Services in Kansas provide individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions access to 24-hour support in supervised home-like settings. These services focus on helping participants develop daily living skills, maintain safety, and engage in the community while receiving the care and oversight they need. Covered under Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), Residential Care is typicall