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LeadingAge has been working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to supply LeadingAge providers free COVID-19 test kits.  In the last test kit order placed, some providers received test kits that were past their expiration date.  LeadingAge communicated this to HHS and was provided with this article by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detailing which test kits have had their expiration dates extended and are, therefore, still effective for use.  If you have any questions or concerns about the expired test kits, please contact info@leadingage.org.  If you need test kits, more information and the order form are located here.  A separate portal, arranged in coordination with LeadingAge, is available for HUD 202 providers, here. 

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.