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KMAP BULLETIN: HCBS Quality Assurance Policy
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +1 more·Quality Measures
Effective date
Aug 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas implemented new quality assurance oversight procedures for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) under Medicaid 1915(c) waivers. The policy establishes quarterly review requirements and mandates original handwritten or compliant digital signatures on all HCBS documentation, with specific requirements for legal guardians and power of attorney signatures.
Action Required
For Kansas Medicaid HCBS waiver participants: Ensure all required documentation includes original handwritten signatures or compliant digital signatures per KDHE KMAP Provider Bulletin Number 7. Update processes to obtain proper signatures from legal guardians or activated DPOA representatives when applicable, including supporting DPOA documentation. Review current files to ensure compliance before quarterly KDADS reviews.