Department for Aging and Disability Services
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The Technology Assisted (TA) waiver provides services to individuals ages 0 through 21 years who are chronically ill or medically fragile and dependent upon a ventilator or medical device to compensate for the loss of vital bodily function. Eligible individuals require substantial and ongoing daily care by a nurse comparable to the level of care provided in a hospital setting to avert death or further disability.
Services
- Health Maintenance Monitoring
- Home Modification
- Financial Management Services (FMS)
- Intermittent Intensive Medical Care
- Personal Care Services (PCS)
- Medical Respite
- Specialized Medical Care (SMC)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the TA waiver, an individual must meet the following criteria:
- Be between 0 and 21 years of age;
- Meet the HCBS Technology Assisted Program definition;
- Require one or more of the identified primary medical technology(ies) and meet the minimum technology score for the specified age group;
- Meet the minimum nursing acuity level of care threshold for the specified age group;
- Be financially eligible for Medicaid.
Enrollment
To apply for the TA waiver, contact Family Waiver Care by phone: 785-296-9551 or email: tawaiver@family-waiver-care.com. A MATLOC assessor will complete the MATLOC assessment to determine your medical technology dependency and the level of needs by a specific age group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Information
For additional information or assistance you may follow the provided link to contact the KanCare Ombudsman.
Contact Information
TA Program Manager
KDADS.TA@ks.gov
Mail:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Attention: Home and Community Based Services
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603-3404