Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message. I hope you have a wonderful day. Martha Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director [email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov ***** This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS). Dear Valued Stakeholder, To allow us to accommodate all stakeholders interested in participating in the informative webinar on the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Modernization project, we have changed the platform for the webinar to Microsoft Teams. Please use the below updated link to register for the webinar. We have also added more webinar dates for information and updates about Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI) on January 21 and February 18, both at 4 PM. KDADS HCBS I/DD Modernization: Date: December 17, 2024 What to expect: In this webinar, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the modernization efforts underway and how they will impact our service delivery: 1. Project Status Update: 2. Transition from BASIS to MFEI I/DD: Rationale for Change: Understand the reasons behind moving away from the BASIS tool and the benefits of adopting the MFEI I/DD. 3. Introduction of the New Rate Methodology: We will delve into the decision to implement a new rate structure featuring: One Capped Enhanced Reimbursement Rate (ERR) Explore how Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will utilize a unified assessment tool to ensure equitable and accurate determination of participant needs group (tier). Benefits and Implications: 4. Collaborative Efforts with MCOs: Role of MCOs: Learn about the responsibilities of MCOs in managing assessments, tier assignments, and reporting. KDADS Oversight: Understand the oversight measures to ensure transparency and accountability. 5. Next Steps and What This Means for You: Implementation Plan: Get insights into the timeline and how we plan to support providers during the transition. Opportunities for Engagement: Find out how to participate in upcoming training sessions and provide feedback. Your involvement is crucial to the success of this modernization effort. This webinar is an opportunity to: How to register: Please confirm your attendance by registering through this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar. For any questions or assistance: • Email: [email protected] Let's work together to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. View email in browser.
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