Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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Job Vacancy Announcements

The Intrust Bank job listing is attached below for your use. 

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has many new job vacancies and internship opportunities on their website [ [link removed] ].  

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This information is from the Kanas City Social Security Office

Dear Colleague:

Did you know that about 184 million workers will pay Social Security taxes in 2024? If you are one of the nearly 94% of workers in the U.S. that are covered by Social Security, it’s important for you to know what our programs can mean to you and your family’s financial future.

Social Security’s Kansas City Regional Public Affairs Office hosts several webinars on a variety of topics that can be viewed from the comfort of your own home. We encourage you to register for one our upcoming information sessions by visiting ssa.gov/kc/webinars [ [link removed] ] or using the links below.
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Social Security: Scam Awareness & Fraud Protection

This 1-hour webinar will provide tips on how to identify scams, prevent identity theft and fraud, and recognize signs of elder abuse and financial exploitation. Attendees will learn steps to take if they believe their identity has been stolen or if they have been the target of a scam.

• Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (CT) REGISTER HERE: Scam Awareness & Fraud Protection [ [link removed] ]

Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor and Medicare Benefits

This 1-hour training will provide information about eligibility and filing options for the Social Security Retirement, Survivor, and Medicare programs. We will discuss online tools available for planning and managing benefits and how to sign up for your my Social Security account. This training will provide guidance for individuals nearing retirement age or people who assist others.

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (CT) REGISTER HERE: Understanding Retirement, Survivor and Medicare Benefits [ [link removed] ]

Please share this information with your colleagues, friends, and families.

Sincerely,

Kirsten Goodwin
Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security Administration

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This information is from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Please note that some of the Medicaid training sessions have two date options listed. My understanding is that these are not continuations of the first training, but a second opportunity to participate in the training.  Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ].
Ready to boost your expertise in Kansas Medicaid and KanCare? Don't miss the chance to expand your knowledge! *Remember, registration is first-com-first-served, and spots are limited Please don't delay. * *Download registration instructions.  [ [link removed] ] They are also attached below.  * Looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge of Kansas Medicaid and KanCare? Look no further than the upcoming Medicaid training courses the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance, (KDHE-DHCF) offers! The KDHE/DHCF Medicaid Training team has scheduled ten training courses in October for KDHE-DHCF employees to attend. These courses are conducted virtually via Zoom with the exception of one being offered as Computer Based Training (CBT). Each course focuses on foundational topics related to Medicaid in Kansas. Attending these trainings will help you excel in your job and provide better service to those we serve. Registration will close four days before the start date of each course. October 2024 Course Offerings ________________________________________ Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, 9:30- 10:30 a.m.  Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, 2- 3 p.m.   Kansas Medicaid Grievance, Appeals, and State Fair Hearings Instructor: Dorothy Noblit, Fair Hearings Manager 1. The process of initiating a Grievance, Appeal or State Fair Hearing request. 2. The basic requirements and timelines for requests. 3. The responsibilities of the MCOs, the State of Kansas, providers and members related to requests. 4. Changes implemented in 2018 that impacted a member’s course of action. Including the new requirement to initiate an appeal. ________________________________________ Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, 10:30- 11:30 a.m.   History of Kansas Medicaid Managed Care Instructor: Bobbie Graff-Hendrixson, Deputy Director of Operations and Deputy Medicaid Director 1. Participants will understand the long history of Medicaid managed care in Kansas, including the legislative requirements for it. 2. Participants will understand how various Medicaid populations and geographic regions were included in managed care. 3. Participants will understand the differences and similarities between KanCare (today’s Medicaid managed care) and earlier Medicaid managed care programs. ________________________________________ Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, 1- 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, 1- 3:30 p.m.   Medicaid Fraud Instructors: Kiel Kearney, Special Agent with the Inspector Generals Office 1. Participants will understand the history of the Medicaid Inspector General’s office, its statutory basis for existing, and its duties. 2. Participants will understand what Medicaid fraud is and how to identify it. 3. Participants will understand how Medicaid fraud audits are developed. 4. Participants will review several case studies, which include examples of Medicaid fraud in Caretaker Medical and PD Waiver/Medically Needy. ________________________________________ Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 9- 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, 2- 4 p.m.   Incentivizing Employment: Working Healthy, WORK, and STEPS Instructor: Liz Long, Director of Working Healthy and Billie Crawshaw, Working Healthy Senior Manager 1. An overview of the KS Medicaid Buy-In, Working Healthy. 2. An overview of WORK, the personal assistance program for Working Healthy. 3. The importance of employment for people with disabilities. Incentivizing Employment 1. The difference between Title II benefits and Title XVI. 2. That Social Security encourages people to test their ability to work. 3. A brief insight into the provisions of Medical and Cash Work Incentives provided through the Ticket To Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 Social Security Benefits 1. Descriptions of Adult Social Security Benefits 2. Eligibility for Adult Social Security Benefits 3. Social Security Benefits and KanCare Benefits ________________________________________ CBT Launch Date: Oct. 9, 2024 Closing Date: Oct. 31, 2024 This is a 2-hour course.    Medicaid Overview Recorded Training Instructor: Melissa Warfield, Director of Policy and Research 1. Understand the statutory and regulatory background of Medicaid 2. Medicaid requires coverage of certain populations and services, while others are optional 3. Nexus of Medicare, CHIP, and Medicaid 4. Basic financing of Medicaid 5. Medicaid buy-in, presumptive eligibility, and health home programs 6. How the State administers medical, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports services under Medicaid. ________________________________________ Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, 9 a.m.- Noon Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, 9 a.m.- Noon   Medicaid Eligibility Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist 1. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage. 2. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for families and children to achieve Medicaid and CHIP eligibility. 3. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid coverage. 4. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for the elderly and individuals with disabilities to achieve Medicaid eligibility. 5. Participants will understand the concepts of Protected Income Limit (PIL), spenddown, and patient liability. 6. Participants will understand presumptive medical disability and how it works. ________________________________________ Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, 2- 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, 2- 3 p.m.   Medicaid Eligibility - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist 1. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid coverage when the individual is seeking HCBS. 2. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for individuals who want to receive HCBS. 3. Participants will understand the concepts of protected income limit (PIL) and client obligation. 4. Participants will understand how functional eligibility works for individuals who want to receive HCBS. ________________________________________ Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, 9- 10 a.m.   Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plans Instructor: Bobbie Graff-Hendrixson, Deputy Director of Operations and Deputy Medicaid Director 1. Participants will understand what a State Plan is and why we have one. 2. Participants will understand and learn the sections of a State Plan. 3. Participants will understand the difference between the Medicaid State Plan and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plan. ________________________________________ Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, 10- 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 1:30- 2:30 p.m.   Presumptive Medical Disability Team (PMDT) Instructor: Kayla Johnston, PMDT Manager 1. How a PMDT determines disability for certain KanCare programs. 2. The correlation with Social Security Disability criteria. 3. What documentation is needed for a PMDT disability determination. 4. Sample cases and scenarios to better understand the process. ________________________________________ Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 2- 3 p.m.   Understanding Medicaid Annual Reviews Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist 1. Better understand Medicaid annual eligibility reviews. 2. Understand how to submit reviews. 3. Understand how to access the Medical Consumer Self-Service Portal. 4. Understand the importance of the facilitator authorization form and medical representative authorization form. Don't miss these opportunities to enhance your understanding of Kansas Medicaid and KanCare. Remember, registration is first-come-first-served, and spots are limited. Please don't delay. Download registration instructions.   Assistance with KanLearn: Contact Us <[email protected]>


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