PBJ Registration Deadline is Coming
Just a reminder for all members that the 1st mandatory deadline for Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) data is November 14, 2016. At this time, CMS is reporting that 22% of Kansas nursing homes have...
Have You Applied for Advance Payments?
The updated Advance Payment Protocol is in place and working! LeadingAge Kansas has heard from one member who has received payment. The state has a team dedicated to expediting these applications. This could be...
2015 Medicaid Cost Report Navigator Task Force Forming
LeadingAge Kansas has received the 2015 Cost Report data and is working on the latest version of the Medicaid Cost Report Navigator. We need your input. If you use the Navigator, what changes or...
HCBS Rate Negotiation Progress – How Are You Doing?
Have you had any luck negotiating HCBS rates to move residents from Long-Term Care to Assisted Living? LeadingAge Kansas wants to hear from you! Your stories help us assist others and make progress in...
Need Reimbursement Help?
Lisa Stuever, Reimbursement Specialist, is here for you! Lisa works hard to find answers for you on Medicaid, Medicare and other reimbursement issues. She can help you with the Advance Payment Protocol and give...
Questions About KanCare or Reimbursement-Related Rules or Matters?
Contact LeadingAge Kansas Reimbursement Specialist Lisa Stuever.
Experiencing DME Complications?
CMS recommends these three resources if you have general questions about the Durable medical Equipment (DME) competitive bidding program, or if you are experiencing delays, problems with delivery, complications with paperwork being rejected, etc.:
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Sunflower Health Plan Participating Provider Amendment
Sunflower Health Plan recently sent out an Amendment to their KanCare Participating Provider Agreement. The cover letter has the KanCare logo on it. This Amendment pertains to Sunflower’s sister company, Celtic Insurance Company, which is...
Sunflower Health Plan Fall Regional Provider Workshops
Sunflower Health Plan is offering Regional Provider Workshops this Fall. These trainings include an in-depth look at common billing errors affecting providers’ accounts receivables.
PITTSBURG, KS: Monday, September 19, 2016, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or...
United Healthcare Community Plan Provider Call
United Healthcare Community Plan has scheduled their next provider call for September 22nd at 10:00 AM. This is a great way for providers to hear from United staff about upcoming changes, billing issues, etc. ...
KanCare Clearinghouse Tips
LeadingAge Kansas staff continue to get feedback from members about KanCare Clearinghouse issues. Please be assured we are discussing your issues with KDHE and KDADS personnel.
Members that are making progress with this issue...
HCBS Financial Template
KDHE has contracted with Optumas, an actuary and consulting firm, to study the adequacy of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) service payment rates. To assist with that study, Optumas has developed a financial...