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KMAP BULLETIN: HCBS Physical Disability Waiver Transitions

Date: 08/22/19

KMAP HCBS BULLETIN 19140 (PDF)

Effective January 1, 2019, the new requirements went into effect for conducting transitions from the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Physical Disability (PD) waiver to the HCBS Frail Elderly (FE) waiver. A functionally and programmatically eligible PD waiver participant has the choice to remain on the PD waiver or transition to the FE waiver upon turning age 65.

The Managed Care Organization (MCO) will be responsible for submitting the request to transition via the HCBS Referral and Notification form.

Prior to transitioning, the MCO is responsible for educating the participant on the following differences between the PD waiver and the FE waiver:

  • Services
  • Reimbursement rates for direct service workers
  • Value-added services

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) HCBS Transition Specialist will review and provide final approval for all transitions from the PD waiver to the FE waiver.

For additional information regarding the HCBS PD waiver transition process, please refer to the policy posted on the KDADS website: http://www.kdads.ks.gov/commissions/home-community-based-services-(hcbs)/hcbs-policies