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Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)

The Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) waiver provides children with some mental health conditions and special intensive support to help them remain in their homes and communities. The term “serious emotional disturbance” refers to a diagnosed mental health condition that substantially disrupts a child's ability to function socially, academically, and/or emotionally. Parents and children are actively involved in planning for all services.

Services

  • Parent Support and Training
  • Independent Living/Skills Building
  • Short Term Respite Care
  • Wraparound Facilitation
  • Professional Resource Family Care
  • Attendant Care

Eligibility

  1. Be age 4-18 years old;
  2. Have a diagnosed mental health condition which substantially disrupts the ability to function socially, academically, and/or emotionally;
  3. Be at risk of inpatient psychiatric treatment;
  4. Meet CAFAS assessment and CBCL threshold for eligibility;
  5. Be financially eligible for Medicaid.

Enrollment

To apply for the SED waiver, contact your local Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). A list of all CMHCs by county is published on Page 12 of the Access Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What happens next?

    If your child meets the program criteria for the HCBS SED Program, the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in conjunction with the youth and their family will create an interim plan of care with 14 days of meeting eligibility. The interim plan serves as a guide for services until your child is assigned to a Managed Care Organization (MCO). The CMHC will also assist you in completing the Medicaid application (if they do not have a Medicaid card).

    Once a MCO has been assigned, a meeting will be scheduled with 30 days. The MCO, CMHC, child and anyone the participant or you identifies will participate in the meeting. The goal of the meeting is for the MCO to create the official plan of care reflecting which waiver services the participant will utilize.

Additional Information

For additional information or assistance you may follow the provided link to contact the KanCare Ombudsman.

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Renewal Information

Find waiver status, renewal, and public comment information here: Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver Information.

Contact

SED Waiver Program Manager
Mark G. Dietzler
785-296-0798
785-296-0256 (Fax)
Mark.Dietzler@ks.gov

Mail:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Attention: Home and Community Based Services
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603-3404