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Kansas HCBS Frail and Elderly Medicaid Waiver: Qualifications and Services
What are Medicaid Waivers?
Medicaid pays for long term care services in nursing homes. For nursing home qualified persons that choose to live at home or in a residential community, Medicaid will pay for those services if they can be obtained at a lower cost. These are called Home and Community Based Services, Waiver Funded Services, Medicaid Waivers or simply Waivers.
Overview of the Frail and Elderly Waiver
This Kansas Medicaid waiver is designed to help the elderly that require nursing home level care to remain living in their homes or in the community and receive the care they require in those locations. This program offers a self-directed care option based on the Medicaid model called Cash and Counseling. Individuals who choose this option are provided with the flexibility to choose their own personal care providers.
Qualifications for the Frail and Elderly Waiver
In addition to being 65+ years old, Kansas residents must require nursing home level care and be financially qualified to receive Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Services Provided under the Frail and Elderly Waiver
- Adult Day Care
- Assistive Technology
- Attendant Care Services
- Comprehensive Support
- Medication Reminder
- Nursing Evaluation Visit
- Oral Health Services
- Personal Emergency Response
- Sleep Cycle Support
- Wellness Monitoring
Availability of the Frail and Elderly Waiver
The program is available in all Kansas counties.
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