As reported on August 24th, Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5 is now open. LeadingAge also noted that some providers have now had previous reports audited and have been instructed to return funds due to including ineligible expenses in their PRF reports. For this reason, providers are encouraged to review allowable expenses again and ensure that all reported expenses were for preventing, preparing for, and responding to COVID-19. More details on this topic are in this LeadingAge article

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.