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LeadingAge Kansas Submits Comments on RFI for Suggestions on Deregulation
LeadingAge Kansas used the feedback from members as well as incorporating provisions of the comments from LeadingAge National. The main focus was on rules that expanded authority or were not applicable to aging services in addition to the need for an overhaul for the survey and civil money penalty system. A copy of our comments have been forwarded to each federal delegation in Kansas as well as a request for follow up on the new proposed changes to Medicaid in the House Energy and Commerce Markup. Read the RFI deregulation comments here.
LeadingAge Kansas Submits Comments on Proposed Regulation Change for Medication E-Kits
The Board of Pharmacy in Kansas posted proposed regulation changes for medication e-kits in long-term care settings. A public hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025. Thank you to our public policy committee for providing insights on the practicality and suggested modifications before finalization. Read the comments here.
Kansas Age-Friendly Nursing Workforce Forum
Join in on an engaging learning event and conversation bringing together nursing educators and long-term care leaders. The goal? Strengthening partnerships to increase the number of nursing graduates who choose careers in nursing homes. This important gathering is hosted by the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center in collaboration with the Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Education Program (GWEP).
Event Details
Date: June 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Washburn Tech Conference Center, Topeka, KS
Virtual Option: Available
Lunch: Provided
CE Credit: Continuing education credit will be offered, as appropriate. Instructions to receive credit or a certificate of attendance will be shared at the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of the nursing home workforce! Learn more here.
KDHE Nursing Facility Stakeholder Meeting Quarter 2
Find more information for the KDHE Nursing Facility Stakeholder Meeting for Quarter 2 this Thursday from 10:00-11:30 AM below. This is relevant to Medicaid eligibility, common issues, and ways to partner together to streamline eligibility.
Tentative Agenda:
- Addresses
- Processing time frames
- Due and Owing Medical Bills
- Independent Living prior to NF Admission
- Renewals
- Additional Time to supply information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83642892585?pwd=F4FWyJcRKTPkSbUJkXiXW6B1PEh5zf.1
Meeting ID: 836 4289 2585
Passcode: 581344
KDADS Upcoming HCBS Final Settings Rule Training Announcement
Dear Kansas HCBS Stakeholders,
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is excited to announce an important training series on applying the qualities of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule.
What is the HCBS Settings Final Rule? The HCBS Settings Final Rule establishes criteria for Medicaid funded locations to ensure they provide full access to the community, uphold individual rights, and promote choice for individuals.
Why Attend? This training series is designed not only to inform you about the HCBS Settings Final Rule criteria but also to provide scenario-based strategies to integrate its principles into daily roles as a waiver participant, guardian, direct care staff, case manager, care coordinator or administrator.
KDADS understands that the HCBS Settings Final Rule significantly impacts state staff, contractors, care providers, guardians and waiver participants by requiring adaptation of services to meet new standards. These standards include community integration, individual rights, choice and autonomy of HCBS waiver participants which might involve changes in policies, training, practice, implementation and modifications to physical environments.
Training sessions will be role-based, allowing attendees to receive tailored instruction and share ideas with others on topics such as:
- Promoting waiver participants to be more involved in their life choices and leading their supports
- Exploring strategies on how to increase community engagement and access for waiver participants
- Developing documentation that better aligns with the person-centered planning expectations of the HCBS Settings Final Rule
- Ideas for enhancing staff proficiency at delivering person-centered services
- Concepts on continued system updates in Kansas to meet HCBS Settings Final Rule compliance
If travel to Topeka, Kansas does not fit your schedule or preferences a virtual training option will be available. Possible scholarships for waiver participants and their caregivers and an ambassador program for direct care staff to attend in person is being researched.
Stay tuned for more updates, registration information and a formal invitation as we near the training dates. KDADS looks forward to your participation and contributions!
Contact Info:
LaTonia Wright, KDADS HCBS Quality Oversight Specialist, latonia1.wright@ks.gov or 785-296-4980
TRAINING DATES, TRAINING AUDIENCE AND TRAINING LOCATIONS
| Training Date | Audience | Location | Time |
| Day 1 6/24/25 | State Staff Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department for Families and Children, etc. | KDADS Garden Level Conference Room 503 S. Kansas Ave Topeka, Kansas 66603 | 9am-11:15am (training) 11:15am-12:30pm (lunch) 12:30pm-2:45pm (training) |
| Day 2 6/25/25 | HCBS Contractors, Provider Administrators and Managers * Examples: Managed Care Organizations, Community Developmental Disability Organizations, Targeted Case Managers, Child Placement Agencies, Waiver Assessors, etc. | Ramada by Wyndham Topeka Downtown Hotel & Convention Center 420 SE 6th St. Topeka, KS 66607 | 9am-11:15am (training) 11:15am-12:30pm (lunch) 12:30pm-2:45pm (training) |
| Day 3 6/26/25 | Waiver Participants & Supports ** Examples: Guardians, Families, Direct Care Staff, Advocate Groups, etc. | Ramada by Wyndham Topeka Downtown Hotel & Convention Center 420 SE 6th St. Topeka, KS 66607 | 9am-11:15am (training) 11:15am-12:30pm (lunch) 12:30pm-2:45pm (training) |
*State staff are welcome to attend all 3 days of training.
**Contractor/provider administrators/managers are welcome to attend day 2 and 3 of training.
***LeadingAge Kansas Members can apply for a scholarship through the Foundation to cover transportation costs if needed. Applications are due June 1.
