Kansas Home Health Programs

Explore the programs and services available to help eligible individuals receive quality home health care.

Programs Designed to Support Independent Living

Alliance Home Health Care provides a variety of Medicaid based services within the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program. Specific waiver programs that we participate in include the Frail Elderly waiver, the Physically Disables waiver, and the Brain Injury waiver. Whether you're a senior, an adult with a disability, or a veteran, our team is here to help you understand your options, navigate the enrollment process, and of course we're here to ensure that you get the quality care that you need.

For additional state-based information on Home and Community Based Services offered through the Medicaid program, please feel free to visit the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) HCBS Programs page(opens in new tab).

Healthcare worker aiding elderly patient

Frail Elderly (FE)

The Frail Elderly (FE) waiver provides Kansas seniors an alternative to nursing home care. Services include personal care, household tasks, and health services. The program promotes independence within the community and helps to offer residency in the most integrated environment.

Services

  • Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Home and Environmental Modification Services
  • Vehicle Modification Services
  • Adult Day Care
  • Personal Care Services
  • Comprehensive Support
  • Financial Management Services
  • Home Telehealth
  • Medication Reminder
  • Nursing Evaluation Visit
  • Oral Health Services
  • Personal Emergency Response
  • Enhanced Care Services
  • Wellness Monitoring

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the FE waiver, an individual must meet the following criteria:

  • 1 Must be 65 years old;
  • 2 Meet the Medicaid nursing facility threshold score;
  • 3 Be financially eligible for Medicaid.

Enrollment

To apply for the Frail Elderly (FE) Waiver, please call our office at (913) 233-0160 and we would be happy to walk you through the entire process

Learn More About FE Waiver(opens in new tab)

Physical Disability (PD)

The Physical Disability (PD) waiver serves individuals 16 to 64 years of age who meet the criteria for nursing facility placement due to their physical disability, who are determined disabled by social security standards, and who are Medicaid eligible.

Services

  • Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Home and Environmental Modifications
  • Vehicle Modifications
  • Financial Management Services
  • Home-Delivered Meals
  • Medication Reminder Services
  • Personal Emergency Response System and Installation
  • Personal Care Services
  • Enhanced Care Service

Eligibility

To be eligible for the PD waiver, an individual must meet the following criteria:

  • 1 Be at least 16 years of age and no older than 64 years;
  • 2 Be determined disabled by the Social Security Administration;
  • 3 Need assistance to perform activities of daily living;
  • 4 Meet the Medicaid nursing facility threshold score;
  • 5 Individuals who have been determined eligible for the Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver (I/DD) are not eligible for the Physical Disability waiver;
  • 6 Be financially eligible for Medicaid.

Enrollment

To apply for the Physical Disability Waiver, please feel free to call our office at (913) 233-0160 and we would be more than happy to walk you through the entire enrollment process.

We could also provide a link to specific state based information:

Ask About the PD Waiver(opens in new tab)

Brain Injury (BI)

The Brain Injury (BI) waiver is a habilitative/rehabilitation and independent living program emphasizing developing new independent living skills and/or re-learning lost independent living skills due to an acquired or traumatic brain injury. Participants who have a medically diagnosed brain injury receive intensive therapies and services based on the goals of the participant, their providers, and their Managed Care Organization (MCO). The participant's progress will be evaluated every six months until they no longer require these services or reach a plateau. At that point, they can transition to another waiver for ongoing supports.

Brain injuries diagnosed as being a chromosomal or congenital condition do not qualify for the BI waiver. Suppose a brain injury is obtained before the age of 22. The individual may be considered developmentally disabled and referred to the Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) before BI screening. CDDOs are required to assess all persons with developmental disabilities for the I/DD Program.

Services

  • Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Home and Environmental Modification Services
  • Vehicle Modification Services
  • Financial Management Services
  • Home-Delivered Meals
  • Medication Reminder Services
  • Personal Emergency Response System and Installation (PERS)
  • Personal Care Services (PCS)
  • Rehabilitation Therapies: Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy
  • Enhanced Care Services (ECS)
  • Transitional Living Skills (TLS): In-person services to support goals of increasing independence in the home and community 
Caregiver assisting elderly woman in wheelchair

Eligibility

  • 1 Be from the age of 0 up to and including 64 years.
  • 2 Be a resident of the state of Kansas.
  • 3 Be determined disabled or have a pending determination by the Social Security Administration.
  • 4 Be financially eligible for Medicaid.
  • 5 Have a documented medical diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury or acquired brain injury, signed off by an acceptable medical provider. Brain injuries due to chromosomal or congenital diagnoses do not qualify for the BI waiver. To be eligible under a BI diagnosis, the participant must meet the criteria for placement in a Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility. To qualify under a BI diagnosis for age four years and older, the participant must meet the level of care required for hospital placement. For ages 0 to 3 years, the participant must submit current brain injury diagnostic and treatment recommendations from the treating physician
  • 6 Have active habilitation/rehabilitation need for BI therapies.
  • 7 Participants between the ages of 4 and 64 years must meet the level of care criteria based on the state-approved Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI) completed by the ADRC.

Enrollment

To apply for the Physical Disability Waiver, please feel free to call our office at (913) 233-0160 and we would be more than happy to walk you through the entire enrollment process.

We could also provide a link to specific state based information:

Learn About BI Services(opens in new tab)

Area Agency on Aging

Alliance Home Health Care, Inc contracts with both the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging as well as the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging. This allows us to provide services to the citizens of Johnson county under their direction, as a benefit to those that qualify.. These Services include:

  • Attendant Care – Attendant care provides supervision or assistance with bathing, hair washing, shaving, dressing, toileting, medication, eating or transferring, usually for an hour two to three times per week.
  • Chore – Chore services help with heavy housework, usually for four hours once annually.
  • Homemaker – Homemaker services Include light housekeeping, laundry and shopping for a couple hours every week or two.
  • Respite Care – An in-home substitute caregiver can provide temporary relief of caregiving responsibilities for non-paid primary caregivers. Usually provided for four hours once a week.

For information about the AAA programs please visit the links below.

Johnson AAA enrollment(opens in new tab)

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Elderly woman with caregiver smiling together

Private Pay Services

Private pay services are available for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or other assistance programs or who require additional care beyond their existing benefits.

Money Follows the Person Program

Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a federal Medicaid demonstration program that helps states transition older adults and individuals with disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions into qualified community-based residences.

How Money Follows the Person Works

  • No Direct Cash: Beneficiaries do not receive direct money; instead, the program provides federal grant funding to states.
  • Transition Services: States use these funds to pay for transition costs, home-and-community-based services (HCBS), furniture and household goods/necessities needed in order to move back into the community.
  • 365-Day Support: MFP enhanced federal matching funds and specialized support last for the first 365 days (one year) after a person leaves an institution. After that, ongoing care shifts to standard Medicaid HCBS waivers if the individual remains eligible.

Eligibility and Qualified Settings

  • Institutional Stay: Candidates generally must reside in a hospital, nursing facility, or intermediate care facility for a required consecutive period (typically 90 or more days).
  • Qualified Residences: Participants must move into a home-like setting, such as an individual house, an apartment, or a group home with a small number of unrelated residents (usually four or fewer).
Learn About MFP

Find the Program That's Right for You

Our knowledgeable team is here to answer your questions and help you determine which Kansas home health program best meets your needs.