Kansas Waiver: Technology Assisted (TA)

The Technology Assisted (TA) waiver provides services to individuals ages 0 through 21 years who are chronically ill or medically fragile and dependent upon a ventilator or medical device to compensate for the loss of vital bodily function. Eligible individuals require substantial and ongoing daily care by a nurse comparable to the level of care provided in a hospital setting to avert death or further disability.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the TA waiver, an individual must meet the following criteria:

1. Be between 0 and 21 years of age;
2. Meet the HCBS Technology Assisted Program definition;
3. Require one or more of the identified primary medical technology(ies) and meet the minimum technology score for the specified age group;
4. Meet the minimum nursing acuity level of care threshold for the specified age group;
5. Be financially eligible for Medicaid.

Enrollment

To apply for the TA waiver, contact Family Waiver Care by phone: 785-296-9551 or email: tawaiver@family-waiver-care.com. A MATLOC assessor will complete the MATLOC assessment to determine your medical technology dependency and the level of needs by a specific age group.