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Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This information is from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.?

Medicaid Training Announcement

Looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge of Kansas Medicaid and KanCare? Look no further than the upcoming Medicaid training courses the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance (KDHE-DHCF) offers!

These interactive, instructor-led courses are available to the public, state agencies, and stakeholders interested in learning more about these vital programs. With eight courses beginning on April 2, now is the perfect time to register and secure your spot. Whether you want to learn more about Medicaid policies, procedures, or eligibility requirements, these courses provide valuable insights and information.

April 2024 Course Offerings
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10- 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:30- 2:30 p.m.

Kansas Medicaid Grievance, Appeals, and State Fair Hearings
Instructor: Dorothy Noblit, Fair Hearings Manager
1. The process of initiating a Grievance, Appeal or State Fair Hearing request.
2. The basic requirements and timelines for requests.
3. The responsibilities of the MCOs, the State of Kansas, providers and members related to requests.
4. Changes implemented in 2018 that impacted a member?s course of action. Including the new requirement to initiate an appeal.
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Monday, April 8, 202,1- 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 1- 3:30 p.m.

Medicaid Fraud
Instructors: Steve Anderson, Medicaid Inspector General and Kiel Kearney, Auditor
1. Participants will understand the history of the Medicaid Inspector General?s office, its statutory basis for existing, and its duties.
2. Participants will understand what Medicaid fraud is and how to identify it.
3. Participants will understand how Medicaid fraud audits are developed.
4. Participants will review several case studies, which include examples of Medicaid fraud in Caretaker Medical and PD Waiver/Medically Needy.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 10 a.m.- Noon

Medicaid Overview
Instructor: Taylor Bremer, Medicaid Training and Initiatives Manager
1. Participants will understand the statutory and regulatory background of Medicaid.
2. Participants will understand that Medicaid requires coverage of certain populations and services, while others are optional.
3. Participants will understand the basic financing of Medicaid.
4. Participants will understand how the State administers regular medical, behavioral health and long-term care services under Medicaid.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 1:30- 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 9- 10:00 a.m.

Presumptive Medical Disability Team (PMDT)
Instructor: Kayla Johnston, PMDT Manager
1. How a PMDT determines disability for certain KanCare programs.
2. The correlation with Social Security Disability criteria.
3. What documentation is needed for a PMDT disability determination.
4. Sample cases and scenarios to better understand the process.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9 a.m.- Noon
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 9 a.m.- Noon

Medicaid Eligibility
Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist
1. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid or Children?s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage.
2. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for families and children to achieve Medicaid and CHIP eligibility.
3. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid coverage.
4. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for the elderly and individuals with disabilities to achieve Medicaid eligibility.
5. Participants will understand the concepts of Protected Income Limit (PIL), spenddown, and patient liability.
6. Participants will understand presumptive medical disability and how it works.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2- 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2- 3:00 p.m.

Medicaid Eligibility - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist
1. Participants will understand the process for application for Medicaid coverage when the individual is seeking HCBS.
2. Participants will understand the basic income levels set for individuals who want to receive HCBS.
3. Participants will understand the concepts of protected income limit (PIL) and client obligation.
4. Participants will understand how functional eligibility works for individuals who want to receive HCBS.
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Monday, April 15, 2024, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Understanding Medicaid Annual Reviews
Instructor: Andrea Acosta-Berry, Eligibility Operation Field Specialist
1. Better understand Medicaid annual eligibility reviews.
2. Understand how to submit reviews.
3. Understand how to access the Medical Consumer Self-Service Portal.
4. Understand the importance of the facilitator authorization form and medical representative authorization form.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9- 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3- 4:00 p.m.

Kan Be Healthy (EPSDT)*
Instructor: Shalae Harris, RN Clinical Program Manager and Lisa Shoop, RN Public Health Policy Analyst
1. The federal requirements of the EPSDT mandate for participating states.
2. The services which are subject to the EPSDT mandate.
3. The periodicity schedule required for EPSDT coverage in Kansas.
4. The concept of medical necessity and other permissible limits on EPSDT eligible services.
*This course is not designed to train anyone to complete a Kan Be Healthy screening.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9-11:00 a.m.

Incentivizing Employment: Working Healthy, WORK, and STEPS
Instructor: Liz Long, Director of Working Healthy
1. An overview of the KS Medicaid Buy-In, Working Healthy.
2. An overview of WORK, the personal assistance program for Working Healthy.
3. The importance of employment for people with disabilities.
Incentivizing Employment
1. The difference between Title II benefits and Title XVI.
2. That Social Security encourages people to test their ability to work.
3. A brief insight into the provisions of Medical and Cash Work Incentives provided through the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
Social Security Benefits
1. Descriptions of Adult Social Security Benefits
2. Eligibility for Adult Social Security Benefits
3. Social Security Benefits and KanCare Benefits
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Don't miss these opportunities to enhance your understanding of Kansas Medicaid and KanCare. Remember, registration is first-come, first-served and spots are limited, so don't delay. Download registration instructions [ [link removed] ]. (attached below)

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