Kansas Medicaid waivers
Kansas runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list.
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Kansas waiver programs
Kansas runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism WaiverKS.0476Services: respite care, financial management services, family adjustment counseling, parent support and training (peer-to-peer) | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism ages 0-5 years who meet a hospital level of care | — | Mar 31, 2027 |
| HCBS Brain Injury WaiverKS.4164Services: personal care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, financial management services, behavior therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, enhanced care service… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 0-64 years who meet a hospital level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Community Support WaiverKS.2546Services: individual employment support, personal care, respite, behavior therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, assistive technology… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 5 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Sep 30, 2029 |
| Home and Community Based Services for the Frail Elderly WaiverKS.0303Services: personal care services, financial management services, adult day care, comprehensive support, enhanced care service, home and environmental modification services, home telehealth, medication reminder service/installation… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| HCBS Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) WaiverKS.0224Services: day supports, overnight respite care, personal care service, residential supports, supported employment, financial management services, children's integrated community supports (CHICS), enhanced care service… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 5 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Physical Disability WaiverKS.0304Services: personal care services, financial management services, enhanced care service, home and environmental modifications services, home-delivered meals services, medication reminder services, personal emergency response system and installation services, specialized medical equipment and supplies… | 1915(c) | Individuals with physical disabilities ages 16-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) WaiverKS.0320Services: attendant care, independent living/skills building, short-term respite care, parent support and training, professional resource family care, wraparound facilitation | 1915(c) | Individuals with serious emotional disturbance ages 4-18 years who meet a hospital level of care | — | Mar 31, 2027 |
| Technology Assisted WaiverKS.4165Services: medical respite care, personal care services, financial management services, health maintenance monitoring, home modification, intermittent intensive medical care, specialized medical care | 1915(c) | Individuals who are medically fragile or who are technology dependent ages 0-21 years who meet a hospital level of care | — | Oct 26, 2028 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Kansas have?
Kansas runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list. They are: Autism Waiver; HCBS Brain Injury Waiver; Community Support Waiver; Home and Community Based Services for the Frail Elderly Waiver; HCBS Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Waiver; Physical Disability Waiver; Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Waiver; Technology Assisted Waiver.