STATE UPDATES
HCBS COVID-19 Support
The state has approved a multi-layered support system for eligible HCBS providers to receive financial support to retain caregivers and/or offset expenses incurred due to COVID-19. The financial assistance also enables HCBS members to continue to receive supports and services from their preferred providers, and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. More information available here.
Sept. 3rd, 1 PM Webinar on Regional COVID-19 Post-Acute Planning Project
Register today for “Breaking Barriers – Transitioning to Post-Acute Care During COVID-19 and Beyond.” The purpose of the webinar is to provide information about developing plans in each regional Health Care Coalition https://www.kshcc.com/ for COVID-19 post-acute care. The webinar will be recorded and made available afterward.
KDHE & KDADS Webinar on COVID-19 on Sept. 8th at 11 AM
Register here for this important KDHE webinar and discussion for LTC providers on the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss LTC specific concerns and guidance, and answer questions from stakeholders. (Questions about KDHE and KDADS requirements on testing in light of the new CMS testing requirement will be fielded.) If you send us your questions for KDHE or KDADS ahead of the webinar, we will forward them on to be addresses at the webinar. Send to Debra@leadingagekansas.org.
Testing Sites
LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATE
Don’t Forget to Register for This Week’s LKS Webinar
We have come to the end of our August Weekly webinar series. Thanks to all who have joined us. If you missed any, here is a link to our archives.
As we move into the rest of the year, you will need to re-register for the webinars. Here is the link to register and we look forward to seeing you all next week.
