KMAP BULLETIN: HCBS Provider Qualifications

Date: 12/16/19

KMAP HCBS BULLETIN 19216 (PDF)

For clarification of roles and responsibilities regarding the monitoring of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) provider qualifications, as required by each HCBS Waiver program, the State has delegated the initial and ongoing monitoring function to the Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to align with existing contracting and credentialing processes. To ensure compliance with federal requirements, the State will need to demonstrate that all providers actively providing services are meeting all HCBS qualifications as determined by the appropriate approved HCBS Waiver.

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) asks providers to ensure compliance with HCBS qualifications are properly documented to provide an efficient monitoring process for all parties involved.

As a reminder, guidance on HCBS provider qualification requirements can be found at https://www.kmap-state-ks.us/Documents/Content/Checklists/HCBS.PDF, and the KDADS Provider Qualification Policy can be found at https://www.kdads.ks.gov/docs/default-source/csp/hcbs/hcbs-policies/final-policies/general-policies/provider-qualification-policy.pdf?sfvrsn=814404ee_2. Please reach out to the Managed Care Organization in your network for any additional questions.