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The 2026 Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging aims to build on last year’s momentum to convene health professionals, policymakers, students, educators, and community leaders from across the state to share ideas, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and elevate aging-related work across Kansas.
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The State of Kansas and Sedgwick County are constructing a 104-bed mental health hospital in Sedgwick County. This hospital will be a secure place for adults in a mental health crisis or needing competency services to stand trial. Check out our site cameras for live construction updates.
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The new Community Support Waiver (CSW) will help Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live independent lives at home and in the community. People with I/DD who do not need continuous, 24-hour support can choose from a range of services that fit their assessed needs.
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Governor Kelly Announces CMS Approval of Kansas’s Community Supports Waiver Effective October 1, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly and KDADS, in partnership with KDHE, announced CMS approval of new Community Supports Waiver.
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KDADS to Implement Waitlist for Frail Elderly HCBS Waiver Effective July 6, 2026
KDADS announced today that a waitlist for the Frail Elderly Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver will take effect today, July 6, 2026.
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Kansas Selected as Core State for U.S. Department of Labor’s NEON Initiative to Expand Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Kansas selected as one of seven core states.
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Kansas Prevention Leaders Advocate for Substance Use Prevention and Promote Mental Health at National Forum
Prevention leaders recently represented the state at the 36th Annual CADCA National Leadership Forum