MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
KMAP BULLETIN: HCBS Transition Policy
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Geriatrics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy +1 more·Specialty Services
Effective date
Aug 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas established new HCBS Transition Policy effective August 1, 2024, creating standardized processes for transitioning patients from institutional care to Home and Community Based Services waiver programs. The policy affects billing for Frail and Elderly, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Physical Disability, and Brain Injury waiver services.
Action Required
By August 1, 2024: Kansas providers billing for HCBS waiver services must review the new HCBS Transition Policy on the KDADS website and update workflows for patient transitions between institutional care and community-based settings. Monitor KanCare MCO implementation dates as they may vary from the state effective date. Check the KanCare Open Claims Resolution Log for specific MCO system status and any reprocessing requirements.