State Medicaid Waiver Directory

Kansas does not have a Katie Beckett or TEFRA pathway. Instead, all six of its 1915(c) HCBS waivers count only the child's income — including the Technology Assisted Waiver for medically fragile children (ages 0-21) and the I/DD Waiver (ages 5+). Contact KDADS for waiver intake.

The I/DD Waiver is the primary pathway for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kansas also has a Technology Assisted Waiver for medically complex individuals. For adults with physical disabilities or chronic illness who need nursing-facility level of care, Kansas's Frail Elderly and Physical Disability (FE/PD) Waiver is the primary adult HCBS program. The FE/PD Waiver covers personal care, home health aide, adult day care, homemaker services, and other community supports.

I/DD Waiver serves individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet ICF/ID level of care and financial eligibility.

All six Kansas 1915(c) waivers count only the child's income. Families who are not low income may owe a client obligation fee, which is $0 for children with little or no income.

ICF/ID or nursing-facility level of care depending on the specific waiver.

I/DD Waiver serves individuals of varying ages including children.

Kansas VR (dol.ks.gov) helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment. Services include vocational evaluation, job training, assistive technology, job placement, and supported employment. Services are free and available statewide. VR also serves transition-age youth (ages 14+).

KTAT provides free assistive technology demonstrations, short-term device loans for trial, and device reuse programs. Services are available statewide to Kansans with disabilities. Contact your local VR office for referral or information.

Kansas's Early Intervention program serves families with children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are provided in homes and communities and are family-focused. Referrals can be made by anyone. Contact the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

Disability Rights Kansas (disabilityrightsks.org) is the state's Protection and Advocacy agency, providing free legal services, advocacy, and information on disability rights, education rights, employment issues, and abuse/neglect.

Respite is a covered service under the I/DD waiver, so many families can get waiver-funded respite. Beyond waivers, KDADS runs the K-RAD program (up to $1,000 per year for respite for unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or dementia) and publishes respite guidance for family caregivers. See the Provider Directory for Kansas respite and community programs, including CPRF in Wichita, TARC in Topeka, GoodLife in Lenexa, and The Arc of Douglas County.

CPRF in Wichita runs an accessible Exercise & Wellness program plus adult day services for I/DD waiver participants. Special Olympics Kansas offers year-round sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities, including Young Athletes programs for younger children. Johnson County's JCDS serves as the single point of entry for I/DD services. The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas (cprf.org) is a good starting point for fitness and day programs in south-central Kansas.

Kansas does not currently have a state-mandated paid family leave or temporary disability insurance program. Workers must rely on federal FMLA (unpaid) or employer-provided benefits. Some employers may offer voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance.