The following information is presented to give you some specific information about the various service programs provided by KDOA programs. If you have any questions, please contact your Area Agency on Aging or contact the Kansas Department on Aging for more information.
Provides in-home services for persons who are age 60 and over. Senior Care Act services vary by county. Among the services which may be available are: attendant care, respite care, homemaker, chore services, adult day care, and transportation. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, based on your income and assets. Customers pay between donation and 100% of the cost of the service.
Provides services such as information, legal assistance, caregiver, in-home services, transportation, nutrition sites, etc. to Senior Kansans. Services are offered on a contribution basis.
The HCBS/FE program may enable a person to stay in their homes or make other successful living arrangements in the community. Services include personal care, household tasks and health services.
Provides assistance in paying heating bills for people who meet eligibility guidelines. Eligibility is based on income and self-payment participation.
The Family Caregiver Support Program is a multifaceted service delivery system that responds to the needs of caregivers. Under the FCSP the following services maybe provided: Assistance, Information, Individual Counseling/Support Groups/Training, Respite Care, Supplemental Services (such as; Bathroom Items, Chore, Homemaker, Nutrition counseling, Repair/Maintenance/Renovation, and Transportation), or Grandparent/Relative Services.
Issues benefits for the purchase of food. All participants are issued a plastic Vision card which is used at stores. From $10 to $127 for an eligible single person, or from $10 to $234 for an eligible couple may be available. No sales tax is charged for purchases made with Food Stamp benefits.
USDA Food Commodities are distributed through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This food is for home consumption for the needy under 130% of the Federal poverty level (the same as Food Stamps), TEFAP has been increased with welfare reform to serve as a safety net.
Health insurance for low income, blind, and/or disabled persons of any age. Low income people 65 years of age or older may be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Physician, hospital, and prescription drug services are included.
For people entitled to Medicare Part A whose incomes are slightly higher than poverty level. Pays monthly Part B Medicare premium which is $45.50 in 1999.
Provides assistance to pay Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance for older adults and people with disabilities who are entitled to Medicare Part A and meet eligibility guidelines.
Provides monthly payments to people who have low incomes and few assets, and who meet eligibility guidelines. Payment based on need.