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HCBS Final Settings Rule: Remediation Notices
It seems providers have started to receive remediation notices related to the HCBS Final Settings Rule which will primarily impact state licensed only providers, outside of nursing home settings, that accept HCBS. Some of the frequent items we anticipate seeing across all these notices are related to freedom of choice and mobility or allowing HCBS residents to go where they want, whenever they want and having a residency agreement with landlord tenant and appeals protections that is separate from a negotiated service agreement. As providers receive these remediation notices, please share them with Kylee. We are still looking at advocacy options related to this rule.
Testimony Needed on Health Survey Issues for Legislative Hearing
We are gathering testimony on experiences with KDADS for health survey. Whether your testimony is based on inconsistencies in enforcement, contradictions between health and life safety code, timely communication, lack of collaboration, the IDR process, or something else – we want to hear from you. The hearing is for the Special Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday, October 1. We are seeking enough testimony to fill up an hour in the afternoon – roughly 12 individuals. If you have an experience you’d like to share, please email Kylee by next week Friday, September 26. Virtual and in-person testimony is an option, as well as written only.
Get Registered Today: Upcoming Events and Registrations for Advocacy
Legislative Lunches
Join us for a legislative lunch near you to connect with local aging services providers and learn about key bills for the 2026 session. Enjoy a relaxed lunch, meaningful conversations, and firsthand insights into how aging services impact our community—and how upcoming legislation can make a difference.
When: Tuesday, October 21 – Western, KS Region
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Ness City Long Term Care Unit, 312 Custer St, Ness City, KS
When: Wednesday, October 22 – Central, KS Region
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Schowalter Villa Water’s Edge, 701 S Main, Hesston, KS
When: Thursday, October 23 – Eastern, KS Region
Time: 11:00 aM to 1:00 PM
Where: Lakeview Village Southridge Building, 9100 Park St, Lenexa KS
Your voice matters. Let’s work together to support aging Kansans! Register today.
Advocacy Bootcamp and Frontline Staff Workshop
The Advocacy Bootcamp is a comprehensive program that meets five times—November 11 & 12, December 9 & 10, and culminating at Aging Services Day in January 2026—to equip members with the skills and strategies to influence policy and make their voices heard at the state level.
For those on the frontlines, the Advocacy One-Day Workshop for Frontline Staff meets twice—December 11 and Aging Services Day—providing practical tools to engage, advocate, and share the stories that matter most. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your impact and help shape the future of aging services in Kansas. Get yourself and your staff registered today – Advocacy Bootcamp & Frontline Workshop.
