No. 100October 16, 2026
Kansas opens a new route from the I/DD Waiver waitlist
Kansas has launched the Community Supports Waiver, with eligibility review beginning for people invited from the I/DD Waiver waitlist.
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The question
How will Kansas move invited people from the I/DD Waiver waitlist into Community Supports Waiver services?
The read
For people who receive an invitation, access starts with screening and a conversation with a Targeted Case Manager about whether the waiver meets their needs. The waiver offers a pathway from the comprehensive I/DD Waiver waitlist when a lower level of support meets people’s needs; CMS approved projected enrollment of 500 individuals in the first waiver year, and services are subject to an annual cap of $20,000 per participant.
What happens next
Watch for KDADS and KDHE to review eligibility for people who have been invited to enroll.
What could change this read
This read would change with enrollment data showing how many invited individuals complete screening and begin receiving waiver services.
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