Change to CCRC Status
Many members have been working on becoming CCRCs in order to lower their provider assessment. Questions about the timing of this change and the resulting change in provider assessment rate have come up.
The key date for...
2015 Navigator Issues
After the release of our latest Medicaid Cost Report Navigator we found that several homes were not included. Upon checking with KDADS it was found that there was a problem with the data file...
Medicaid Backlog Climbing Again
The Medicaid application backlog in Kansas appears to be on its way up, after initial progress in tackling underlying factors that drove the crisis that started about a year ago. If your organization is...
KanCare Application Checklist Now Available
The State has released a 2-page KanCare Application checklist as a tool for long-term care providers to assist people applying for Medicaid/KanCare. Please use and share widely. Thank you to the LeadingAge Kansas members...
Sunflower Health Plan Upcoming Training
Please note the upcoming provider training from Sunflower Health Plan. Providers may access further information about training online.
Sunflower Orientation/Refresher Webinar
Thursday, March 9, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online only
Quarterly webinar to help new and veteran...
Revised MS-2126 Form
On June 1, 2017, the revised Notification of Facility Admission/Discharge (MS-2126) form was posted on the Kansas Family Medical Assistance Manual (KFMAM) page of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) website. The...
Payroll Based Journaling Data Audits
CMS is beginning a pilot program to audit Payroll Based Journaling data submitted by long-term care providers for the first quarter of 2017. These audits are not part of any health and safety survey...
KanCare Clearinghouse Issues
LeadingAge Kansas continues to receive reports from members of issues with the KanCare Clearinghouse, despite KDHE’s statements that they have it all worked out. Issues that are being reported include continued requests for records...
New Medicare Card: Provider Ombudsman Announced
The Provider Ombudsman for the New Medicare Card serves as a CMS resource for the provider community. The Ombudsman will ensure that CMS hears and understands any implementation problems experienced by clinicians, hospitals, suppliers,...
Electronic Signature Enhancement to Online Provider Enrollment
Effective February 25, 2017, it will be easier to complete the Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP) enrollment and re-enrollment applications online. An enhancement will allow providers to sign enrollment agreements electronically (e-sign). Providers...
CMS Proposing New Case Mix System and Medicare SNF Rate Structure
Earlier this year, CMS released a notice of proposed rulemaking to create a new case mix system for Medicare SNF payments that would replace RUGs. The notice goes into significant detail in describing the work that...
New Medicare Card: New Webpage Information
As CMS continues the move toward new Medicare cards, it is important for your organization to have a plan for the transition. This plan needs to include not only your admissions and billing personnel,...