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KMAP-BULLETIN: Specialized Wheelchair Seating Assessment Centers Criteria and Application
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid now requires providers to meet specific criteria and complete a state application to operate as approved Specialized Wheelchair Seating Assessment Centers. Providers must receive State Program Manager approval before providing these services.
Action Required
If providing wheelchair seating assessments: Review criteria in Rehabilitative Therapy Fee-for-Service Provider Manual Section 8400 pages 8-8 and 8-9. Complete Application for Enrollment as a Seating/Positioning Center form from KMAP Forms page and obtain State Program Manager approval before billing wheelchair seating assessment services. Check KanCare Open Claims Resolution Log for MCO implementation dates as they may vary from February 1, 2024.