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

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The Intrust Bank job vacancy listing is attached below. 

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Hello!

Since 2019, the Division of Health Care Finance (DHCF) Medicaid Training team has had the privilege of participating in Professional Development sessions led by Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute (WSU/CEI). These sessions have been both inspiring and instrumental in enhancing our skills and awareness. We’re excited to announce that WSU/CEI is offering their Fall 2024 Rising to the Challenge webinar series, and we encourage you to take part!

The series includes five free, 60-minute sessions on Zoom, open to everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow—feel free to share this information with others as well!
To read more and find the Register button, view their announcement attached below. 

Note: These sessions are being offered directly by Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute (WSU/CEI) and are not available through our KanLearn LMS. You’ll be able to join the webinars via Zoom using the links provided by WSU/CEI.

Quick descriptions of each course are below:

1. Course Date and Time: October 23, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT
Course Name: ADDING Al TO YOUR DAILY TOOLBOX
• Get ready to elevate your daily tasks with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and insights that will spark innovation and transform how you work!

2. Course Date and Time: October 30, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT
Course Name: WHO'S THE FAIREST BOARD OF ALL?: SELF-EVALUATION APPROACHES FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS
• Unlock the power of self-assessment and lead your board to new heights of performance and accountability!

3. Course Date and Time: November 6, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT
Course Name: GENERATIVE CONVERSATIONS: DON'T BE BORED WITH YOUR BOARD
• Energize your board by diving into strategic conversations that will shape your organization’s future!

4. Course Date and Time: November 13, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT
Course Name: SOLUTION-FOCUSED PROBLEM SOLVING
• Say goodbye to being stuck and discover fresh approaches to problem-solving that will revitalize your team's progress!

5. Course Date and Time: November 20, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT
Course Name: PRESERVING TEAM INTEGRITY
• Strengthen your team’s bond and learn strategies to seamlessly navigate change and maximize collective success!

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through these valuable sessions. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
WSU/CEI is looking forward to seeing you there!

Have a wonderful day,

KDHE/DHCF Medicaid Training Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: [link removed]

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This information is about the upcoming Medicaid training provided by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

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Ready to boost your expertise in Kansas Medicaid and KanCare? Don't miss the chance to expand your knowledge!

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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Computer Based Training (CBT)
Available Now through October 30, 2024
This is a 1.25-hour course.

Medicaid Overview Recorded Training
Instructor: Heidi Hartner, Medicaid Training And Initiatives Manager
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

The KanLearn enrollment (registration) instructions are attached below.

Assistance with KanLearn: contact us <[email protected]>. 
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment · Curtis State Office Building · 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 500 · Topeka, KS 66612-1300

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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

Virtual Town Hall on the Kansas Community Support Waiver: October 23 from 12–1:30 pm CT on Zoom

Join the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) for the second town hall to discuss the Community Support Waiver (CSW) [ [link removed] ]. This town hall will focus on the services that will be provided under the CSW.

Community Support Waiver Town Hall
Wednesday, October 23 from 12–1:30 pm CT on Zoom
Register Now [ [link removed] ]

The town hall is open to anyone who would like to attend. If you need accommodations, you can request them when you register. We will also post a recording of the town hall on the CSW website [ [link removed] ].

During this town hall, we’ll cover:

• Services included under the CSW
• Budget limits for the CSW
• Self-determination for services
• Feedback from the technical advisory group (TAG)

We hope to see you there!

Get Updates on the CSW Directly to Your Inbox

Add your email to the CSW mailing list [ [link removed] ] to get information on the program, key decisions, upcoming town halls, and more. It’s the best way to stay up to date.

What is the Community Support Waiver?

The Community Support Waiver (CSW) is a new Medicaid waiver program that will assist Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who do not need continuous, 24hour support. The CSW will expand community care choices and supplement natural supports to make it easier for anyone to live independently at home.
Have questions or comments on the CSW? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Regards, Long Term Services & Supports

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

Visit Our Website: www.kdads.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]
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