Important Updates:
The KDADS website has a new look but the same information you rely on. This is the NEW official KDADS website.
The KDADS website has a new look but the same information you rely on. This is the NEW official KDADS website.
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 be eligible for the TA waiver, an individual must meet the following criteria:
To apply for the TA waiver, contact Children's Resource Connection by phone: 316-721-1945 or email: crctaks@gmail.com. A MATLOC assessor will complete the MATLOC assessment to determine your medical technology dependency and the level of needs by a specific age group.
For additional information or assistance you may follow the provided link to contact the KanCare Ombudsman.
SED Waiver Program Manager
Sam Philbern
785-296-6843
785-296-0256 (Fax)
Samuel.Philbern@ks.gov
Mail:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Attention: Home and Community Based Services
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603-3404