Case Management Services in Kansas 


1.Program Definition and Services 

Case management services in Kansas assist individuals in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. Services include: 

  • Assessment of eligible individuals 
  • Development of specific care plans 
  • Referral and related activities to help obtain needed services
  • Monitoring and follow-up activities 

 

2. Regulations 

The primary regulations governing Case Management Services in Kansas include: 

  • Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) 30-63-32 
  • Federal regulations under Sections 1905(a)(19) and 1915(g)(2) of the Social Security Act 

 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) to provide case management. Case managers must meet qualifications specified in K.S.A. 23-3508(d)(1)(A) or (d)(1)(B) and receive a certificate of approval under Rule 911. 

 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) oversees case management services in Kansas. 

 

5. Application Process 

The application process varies depending on the specific program: 

  • For Medicaid-funded services: Apply through local Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) 
  • For court-ordered case management: Appointed by district courts 

 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation may include: 

  • Completed assessments 
  • Specific care plans 
  • Records of referrals and related activities 
  • Monitoring and follow-up documentation 

 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The timeline for approval is not specified in the available results. 

 

8. Pre-Application Process 

While there's no formal pre-application process, individuals typically undergo assessments to determine their specific needs for case management services. 

 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No specific pre-application training is mentioned in the provided results. 

 

10. Additional Notes 

  • Case management must be "conflict-free," meaning there should be a separation of duties from coercion. 
  • Services are typically billed using procedure code T1017 (Targeted Case Management, per 15 minutes). 
  • Case managers must enter and maintain case management information in the Kansas Department of Corrections case management system within specified timeframes. 
  • For court-ordered case management, the district court must determine if case management is appropriate and issue an order naming the appointed case manager.

 

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