Category: Policies

HCBS Final Rule

Posted on by Amanda Holt

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published rules to protect persons receiving home and community-based (HCBS) services.

Below is a slideshow with additional information concerning Final Rule and the individual rights that are being protected. Click through to learn more.

For the most up to date information concerning Final Rule, check out the following link to the KDADS website:

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/long-term-services-supports/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-programs/hcbs-settings-final-rule

KanCare Reconsideration Period Policy Update

Posted on by Amanda Holt

Beginning July 1, 2025, Kansas Medicaid is implementing a policy that changes how reconsideration windows work for members submitting a late review. The change is sunsetting flexibilities Kansas Medicaid adopted during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). 

View more information on the updated policy here: Reconsideration Period Policy Update | KanCare

Important Details:

  • Late reviews will now be treated as a new application.
    • Kansas Medicaid may not be able to backdate coverage due to program eligibility.
    • To be considered for backdated coverage, members must respond “yes” to the questions, “If this person is applying, do they need help paying medical bills from the last 3 months?”
      •  Members should only select yes if they have incurred medical bills after their coverage stopped.
  • Submitting renewals on time and keeping contact information updated is the best way to mitigate any potential gap in coverage.