Kansas
BGrade 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
- Contact Kansas's Department of Health and Human Services
- Request an AAC evaluation from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- Submit documentation to Medicaid for device funding
- Apply for applicable HCBS waiver programs
- 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