The Technology Assisted (TA) waiver provides services to individuals ages 0 through 21 years who are chronically ill or medically fragile and dependent upon a ventilator or medical device to compensate for the loss of vital bodily function. Eligible individuals require substantial and ongoing daily care by a nurse comparable to the level of care provided in a hospital setting to avert death or further disability.
To apply for the TA waiver contact Children's Resource Connection by phone: 316-721-1945 or email: [email protected]. A MATLOC assessor will complete the MATLOC assessment to determine your medical technology dependency and the level of needs by specific age group.
The Access Guide contains additional information regarding enrollment details.
When you are approaching your 22nd birthday you will have the option to transition to either the HCBS Physically Disabled (PD), Intellectual/ Developmental Disability (I/DD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waiver provided you meet the established eligibility criteria. For more information on each of the waivers click the below links.
MATLOC Eligibility Specialists (MES) conduct the MATLOC assessments. MATLOC assessments are required every six months for TA waiver participants.
Our Federal partner (CMS) prohibits payments to parents of minor children. Parents or legal guardians can only provide services by applying for an exception through KDADS.
Your chosen MCO Care Coordinator will assist you with getting services started. If you are already on Medicaid and have not heard from your Care Coordinator, you will need to contact your health plan.
SED Waiver Program Manager: Sam Philbern
Phone: 785-296-6843
Email: [email protected] Fax: 785-296-0256
Mail: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Attention: Home and Community Based Services 503 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603-3404