Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – Kansas
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a trusted source of information where people of all ages, abilities and income levels – and their caregivers – can go to obtain assistance in planning for their future long-term service and support needs. The ADRC is designed to empower older adults and persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their services and supports. Staff at the ADRC provide objective information and assistance to help people access private or publicly funded service programs.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services has contracted with the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, which subcontracts with the state’s 10 other Area Agencies on Aging to function as individual parts of the ADRC. “In establishing this statewide network of ADRCs, we are creating a person-centered, community-based environment that promotes independence and dignity for individuals,” said KDADS Secretary Kari Bruffett.
ADRC serves the entire state in providing people of all incomes and ages with information on the full range of long-term support options. ADRC provides individual personalized Options Counseling Services through local Community Options Specialists who can meet with you to help you sort through your options and connect you to services based on your own preferences, strengths and values.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Area Agencies on Aging Association (AAAs)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Frail Elderly Waiver Program
The Frail Elderly Waiver Program is a Medicaid (KanCare) program that assists older individuals in personal care services to remain living at home. Family members can be hired and paid as the personal care provider, but usually spouses are excluded. Services may include:
- Adult day care
- Assistive technology
- Personal care services
- Medication reminder
- Personal emergency response
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (usually excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (usually excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center: 855-200-2372
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Senior Care Act Program
The Senior Care Act program is a non-Medicaid program that assists elderly individuals with personal care so that they may remain living at home. Certain family members are allowed to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
- Attendant care
- Respite care
- Homemaker and chore services
- Adult day care
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (usually excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (usually excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Kansas Area Agency on Aging: 855-200-2372
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – Kansas
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a trusted source of information where people of all ages, abilities and income levels – and their caregivers – can go to obtain assistance in planning for their future long-term service and support needs. The ADRC is designed to empower older adults and persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their services and supports. Staff at the ADRC provide objective information and assistance to help people access private or publicly funded service programs.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services has contracted with the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, which subcontracts with the state’s 10 other Area Agencies on Aging to function as individual parts of the ADRC. “In establishing this statewide network of ADRCs, we are creating a person-centered, community-based environment that promotes independence and dignity for individuals,” said KDADS Secretary Kari Bruffett.
ADRC serves the entire state in providing people of all incomes and ages with information on the full range of long-term support options. ADRC provides individual personalized Options Counseling Services through local Community Options Specialists who can meet with you to help you sort through your options and connect you to services based on your own preferences, strengths and values.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Kansas
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Kansas Area Agencies on Aging Association (AAAs)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(785) 296-3976
Kansas Family Caregivers
Information on options for respite care – locate respite care, paying for respite, respite training resources, support and advocacy, Kansas Lifespan Respite Coalition.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Partnership for Long-Term Care program
Partnership between private insurance companies and the Kansas state government that allows people to purchase long term care insurance, through which some of their assets would be protected if they ever needed to apply for Medicaid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Kansas Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC)
Non-profit organization advocates for quality long-term care on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities. Its website has information on topics including:
– Assisted living
– Caregiving
– Understanding nursing home regulations
– Pain management
– Adult care home resident rights
– How to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Government program advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities and mental illness. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Legal advocacy
– Education
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Legal Services
Non-profit assists low income individuals and adults age 60 and older by providing legal information. For a small fee, provides legal consultations with a licensed lawyer. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Jayhawk Support Services for Elders (Help managing finances)
– Mediation services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Home and Community Based Services
Government program offers assistance to low income individuals age 16 to 64 with disabilities to maintain their independence by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Information and referral
– In-home care
– Assistive technology services
– Home modifications
– Personal emergency response
– Independent living counseling
– Supplemental services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Home and Community Based Services Frail Elderly (FE) Program
The Home and Community Based Services Frail Elderly (FE) program provides an option for Kansas seniors who receive Medicaid and qualify functionally to receive community based services as an alternative to nursing facility care. Services include personal care, household tasks, and health services. The program promotes independence within the community and helps to offer residency in the most integrated environment.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(785) 296-3976
Kansas Home Care Association (KHCA)
Association of in-home care providers. Its website allows users to search for providers by county.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides information about hospice and palliative care. Its website provides a directory that allows users to locate providers in their communities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Partnership for Long-Term Care program
Partnership between private insurance companies and the Kansas state government that allows people to purchase long term care insurance, through which some of their assets would be protected if they ever needed to apply for Medicaid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – Kansas
Two PACE programs in Kansas coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK)
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC)
Non-profit organization advocates for quality long-term care on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities. Its website has information on topics including:
– Assisted living
– Caregiving
– Understanding nursing home regulations
– Pain management
– Adult care home resident rights
– How to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides information about hospice and palliative care. Its website provides a directory that allows users to locate providers in their communities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Kansas Partnership for Long-Term Care program
Partnership between private insurance companies and the Kansas state government that allows people to purchase long term care insurance, through which some of their assets would be protected if they ever needed to apply for Medicaid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
LeadingAge Kansas
Association of non-profit long-term care providers. Its website allows users to search for nursing home and assisted living facilities and continuing care retirement communities.