Category: MFEI

Guided Independent Living Assessment Program (GILA)

Posted on by Amanda Holt

Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (CPRF) is located in Wichita and GILA is a program open to the whole state. It is not waiver funded and is for anyone over the age of 18 with any diagnosis. It is asked that the person has a want to be more independent and thinking about or wanting to live on their own. Each participant needs to be able to be on their own overnight, on weekends, and holidays. GILA provides a safe opportunity for an individual to try living on their own, increase their independent living skills, and have an assessment showing their strengths and where the individual still needs supports. The participant helps set goals to work on areas of independent living and to help with their long term goals.

Guided Independent Living Assessment fact sheet
GILA website
Fact Sheet
Application

MFEI SET TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2025

Posted on by Amanda Holt

The transition from the BASIS assessment to the Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI) assessment will begin July 1st, 2025.

Remember, initially, we anticipate that it will take us much longer to complete this assessment. Our Assessors must meet with the individual being assessed but the individual does not have to attend the entire assessment. We would like to meet with them at the beginning of the assessment and then they can be excused if they choose to.

There are no documentation requirements, the information needed for the assessment will be gathered during conversations at the meeting. It is important that the people that know the person the best and who can report on their activities for the previous three days be present at the meeting. At a minimum, information should be gathered from those involved in the person’s daily life if they are unable to attend the assessment.

For more information, check out the following link.

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/long-term-services-supports/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs/i-dd-waiver-program-modernization/medicaid-functional-eligibility-instrument-mfei-and-interrai-care-planning