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KMAP BULLETIN: UPDATED - HCBS Quality Assurance Policy
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS·Quality Measures
Effective date
Aug 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas updated its Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Assurance Policy, establishing new quality review procedures for Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS waiver programs. The state will now conduct enhanced quality assurance checks through Quality Management Specialists using multiple data sources and review methods.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers serving Kansas Medicaid HCBS waiver participants should ensure proper documentation in Level of Care assessments and service plans to meet new QA review requirements. Verify that credentialing, training, and background check documentation is current and accessible for KDADS Quality Management Specialist reviews. Prepare for potential file reviews and participant surveys as part of the enhanced quality assurance process.