Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Drew Adkins’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Quarterly Business Meeting
The meeting covered various topics related to I/DD waiver services and system modernization. Key discussions included the proposal for a standardized statewide health assessment form for IDD services, updates on waitlist statistics, and reminders regarding MFEI certifications and proper documentation uploads in the KAMIS system. The committee reviewed guidelines for in-home day service exceptions for medically fragile individuals and provided clarifications on TCM billing during institutional transitions. Additionally, the meeting addressed the Community Support Waiver (CSW) development, including FMS provider models, training timelines, and pending RFP processes. Final Rule compliance assessments, technology FAQ feedback, and upcoming I/DD system modernization efforts, including conflict-free case management and rate studies, were also discussed.
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The board discussed reports from the Complaint Investigatory Committee regarding specific complaints, received updates from the Investigatory Committee on Licensing Requirements including a decision to maintain current education requirements, and reviewed NAB test results and temporary license issuance data for the first quarter of 2026. Other business included a review of zero deficiency letters, board membership updates regarding term expirations and new staff appointments, and the formation of a new investigatory committee to explore RCAL licensure.
Apr 8, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Task Force Strategic Plan
This document outlines a strategic response to the Alzheimer's disease public health crisis in Kansas, developed by the Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Task Force. The plan assesses the disease's impact, reviews existing resources, and proposes a strategy to mobilize state action. Key recommendations include establishing a state Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Council, expanding services for younger-onset Alzheimer's patients, creating a central online resource for information and support, implementing tax incentives for family caregiver training, mandating training for Adult Protective Services and law enforcement on cognitive impairment, and securing funding for Alzheimer's specific respite programs.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Stakeholder Meeting Notes
The meeting provided updates on staffing changes and policy developments regarding the HCBS Settings Final Rule and community-based day supports. Discussions covered the launch of the new Community Support Waiver, including readiness surveys and training for case managers. Key topics addressed during the Q&A included billing codes for personal care services, implementation of the Charting the LifeCourse framework, the timeline for the new Person-Centered Support Plan template, updates on the DSW Apprentice Program, and information regarding the Money Follows the Person program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
