Kansas

B
Grade Score83/100
Self-DeterminationFull
Wait Time1 years
Spending / Enrollee$32,000
Insurance MandateYes
Early InterventionModerate
Summary

Kansas has an active insurance mandate requiring coverage of AAC devices and services. The state offers full self-determination options for individuals with disabilities. Current waiting lists average approximately 12 months.

How to Apply
  1. Contact Kansas's Department of Health and Human Services
  2. Request an AAC evaluation from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
  3. Submit documentation to Medicaid for device funding
  4. Apply for applicable HCBS waiver programs
  5. File an insurance claim under the state mandate
Key Programs
  • Kansas Medicaid HCBS Waiver
  • State Assistive Technology Program
  • Kansas Early Intervention Program (Part C)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • Kansas Developmental Disabilities Council