1. Transition to Adult Services and Collaborating with Community Supports

2. SSI – Supplemental Security Income
Social Security Administration:
SS – Retirement Income after paying into SS
SSDI – Disability Income for those who have paid in to SS
SSI – Supplemental cash income for those who are disabled and have not worked enough to qualify for SSDI
Household income is considered prior to the age of 18.
After age 18, income is based on individual’s income.
Information on household income and expenses will be requested.
Important to identify expenses the child would have if the family were not covering expenses (rent, utilities, medical costs, therapies, disability specific needs, etc)
70% Denied – Do not Re-Apply / Appeal the decision

3. SSI: How to Apply Apply On Line at:
Apply by Phone:
Apply in Person (Recommended to reduce processing time and to decrease the chances of being denied):
3216 N. Cypress Dr. Wichita, KS 67226

4. Medicaid / Kancare
MCO – Managed Care Organization – 3 Insurance companies contracting with the state to provide medical insurance – Medicaid (United, Sunflower, Amerigroup)
Required to apply for SSI if applying for Medicaid
Presumed Eligible if Receiving SSI
May still qualify even if the individual is unable to receive a cash supplement through SSI due to household income.

5. Medicaid: How to Apply http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/Medicaid/
Call to Request an Application
Mail or Fax Application to:
KanCare Clearinghouse PO Box 3599
Topeka, KS
Fax:

6. Home and Community Based Services- HCBS
Provides assistance in order to support individuals so they will be able to remain in the community. The services received will vary depending on the waiver the individual qualifies for and the person’s individual needs.
Provides oversight for persons in Kansas with disabilities.
Providers include a variety of private not-for-profit and for-profit organizations as well as governmental entities. These services are provided through six programs:
Autism (AU) - child who starts services before age 6
Frail Elderly (FE) years
Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) - 5+ years
Physical Disability (PD) years
Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) years
Technology Assisted (TA) years
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) years

7. AUTISM WAIVER SERVICES Autism Program Manager - Ages 0-5
Family Adjustment Counseling
Parent Support and Training (peer-to-peer)
Respite Care
Consultative Clinical and Therapeutic Services (provided by an autism specialist)
Intensive Individual Supports
Interpersonal Communication Therapy (ICT)

8. SED SERVICES COMCARE – Rehabilitative - Ages 4-18 Children requiring intensive services due to mental health conditions
Parent Support and Training
Independent Living/Skills Building
Short Term Respite Care
Wraparound Facilitation
Professional Resource Family Care
Attendant Care
Targeted Case Management (this is not a Waiver service and is available to anyone functionally eligible for the SED Waiver. If you aren’t KanCare eligible, there may be a fee for this service)

9. TA SERVICES Children’s Resource Center - Ages 0-21 Needing Substantial and Ongoing care for those who are medically fragile and chronically ill
Health Maintenance Monitoring
Home Modification
Financial Management Services (FMS)
Intermittent Intensive Medical Care
Personal Care Services
Medical Respite
Specialized Medical Care

10. PD SERVICES Aging and Disability Resource Center - Ages 16 – 64 Those needing physical assistance to accomplish daily tasks
Assistive Services
Financial Management Services
Home-Delivered Meals
Medication Reminder Services
Personal Emergency Response System and
Installation
Personal Care Services
Enhanced Care Services

11. TBI SERVICES Aging and Disability Resource Center – Rehabilitative - Ages Those who have a temporary or permanent brain injury If injury occurs prior to the age of 21, individual is eligible through IDD
Assistive Services
Rehabilitation Therapies: Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy
Financial Management Services
Home-Delivered Meals
Medication Reminder Services
Enhanced Care Services
Personal Emergency Response System and Installation
Transitional Living Skills
Personal Care Services

12. I/DD SERVICES SCDDO - Ages 5+ Those with intellectual or developmental disabilities resulting in impaired functioning
Assistive Services
Specialized Medical Care
Adult Day Supports
Supported Employment
Financial Management Services
Supportive Home Care
Medical Alert-rental
Wellness Monitoring
Overnight Respite
Targeted Case Management (this is not a Waiver service and is available to anyone eligible for I/DD services. If you aren’t KanCare eligible, there may be a fee for this service.)
Personal Care Services
Residential Supports for Adults
Residential Supports for Children
Enhanced Care Services

13. Key Contact Information
HCBS
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SCDDO
COMCARE

14. Guardianship
Guardianship is a legal proceeding in which someone (usually a family member) asks the court to find that a person is unable to manage his or her affairs effectively because of a disability. A guardian steps in the shoes of the person with a disability and makes the decisions for them.
Different types of guardianship are available based on the specific needs of the individual: Guardian of the Person / Guardian of the Property
Families typically begin this process to obtain guardianship a 3-6 months prior to the child turning 18.
*If the student has a case manager, the family may want to talk with them as there is sometimes assistance available to cover the cost of obtaining guardianship.
The family may also want to consider developing a special needs trust in order to protect the students benefits.

15. Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Kansas Rehabilitation Services is a state run program which helps people with disabilities achieve employment and links businesses with qualified and productive employees to meet their workforce needs.
Rehabilitation Services partners with community-based organizations, contractors and service providers in the provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.  Such services are intended to empower VR consumers to achieve their goals for competitive, integrated employment.

16. VR Service Descriptions
Assistive Technology Services
IPE Research    
Community-Based Job Tryout Services
Job Coaching
Job Preparation
Community-Based Work Assessment Services
Orientation and Mobility Training
Customer Support
Purchasing Support
Customized Placement
Rehabilitation Engineering
Guided Placement
Rehabilitation Teaching
Independent Living Assessment
Vocational Assessment
IPE Case Coordination

17. VR Services: How to Apply
Department of Children and Family Services (DCF)
2601 S. Oliver St. Wichita, KS Phone:
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18. How Can IEP Case Managers Assist Families With Accessing Community Services
Become knowledgeable about available supports and services.
Utilize your building school social worker and/or vocational special needs coordinator as resources for families.
Talk with families and students regarding transition and community services….start early!
Encourage families and students to attend Transition Panels and Community Fairs.
Work with the IEP Teams to accurately reflect student needs and services being provided in school
Provide age appropriate transition assessments and address post secondary goals.
Create meaningful graduation plans and carry them out with fidelity.