Long Term Services

Services & Programs

Long Term Services & Supports

What We Do

The Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) Commission manages a system of supports and services for the aging population and persons with disabilities, which are delivered through the KanCare system in partnership with organized networks. These services include programs for individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual/developmental disabilities, seniors and children. It is responsible for coordinating intra-agency KDADS activity around KanCare. The commission works with each KDADS Commission to ensure that client services are monitored appropriately. The Commission coordinates with all three KanCare Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) regarding KDADS-specific program areas (home and community-based services waivers, adult care homes and behavioral health).

LTSS also administers a variety of community-based programs for the aging population through contracts and grants of state and federal funds. The programs administered include Older Americans Act, congregate and home-delivered meals, caregiver programs, in-home services, Senior Care Act services, as well as quality assurance programs for the Older Americans Act and Senior Care Act. In addition, it is responsible for the Aging and Disability Resource Center, or ADRC, the single entry point for older adults and persons with disabilities to connect with local experts who can help them choose a long-term services and supports option.

The Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is also administered in the LTSS Commission. PACE provides comprehensive medical and social services to individuals age 55+ still living in the community. Most of the participants who are in PACE are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Message from Commissioner Michele Heydon

Monday, June 14, 2023

KDADS announces that the requirement to exhaust community resources prior to Medicaid funding access for Assistive Services is suspended. A member’s ability to remain in, or transition to the community is paramount. Obtaining needed services to achieve those goals should be done efficiently via a partnership between the MCO and member. The MCO is considered the driver of the service including education to members, bid acquisition, arrangement of service, service delivery, payment to the provider and post service evaluation. A singular, streamlined process for all recipients of these services is in development that will support consistency in service delivery. Other insurances will remain primary, as appropriate per member. Community resources can still be explored, with MCO service coordination support, at the member’s request.

KDADS will be working with our MCO partners to develop the process and review the need to seek outside resources before requesting Assistive Services.

KDADS will post the process for Assistive Services when it is complete.

For questions regarding this information bulletin, please contact: Leigh Smith, Director, Money Follows the Person.

Stakeholder Engagement

Meeting Notes

Resources

Upcoming FMS Meeting Dates

  • Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (2:30-3:30 p.m.) - Audit Training - Virtual
  • Monday, April 1, 2024 (1-2:30 p.m.) - Quarterly Meeting - Virtual
  • Monday, June 24, 2024 (1-2:30 p.m.) - Quarterly Meeting - KDADS Basement Conference Center (scheduled a week early due to July 4th holiday)
  • Monday, October 7, 2024 (1-2:30 p.m.) - Quarterly Meeting - Virtual
  • Monday, January 6, 2025 (1-2:30 p.m.) - Quarterly Meeting - KDADS Basement Conference Center

FMS Contacts

Jeff Miller
EVV Senior Project Manager, KDHE
jeffrey.s.miller@ks.gov

Michele Heydon
LTSS Commissioner, KDADS
michele.heydon@ks.gov

Seth Kilber
LTSS Assistant Commissioner, KDADS
seth.kilber@ks.gov

Yvonne Case
Director of Operations, KDHE
yvonne.case@ks.gov