# Government Benefits, Waivers & Insurance — Medicaid & KanCare

- Carlye Ehman will discuss Autism and Disability waivers. How to get the state to assist in services for your loved one with Autism, Intellectual or Developmental disabilities. Services ranging from therapies, home care, needed equipment, respite and much more. — *[Carlye Ehman, Jan 2023](/sessions/20230115_Carlye_Ehman_Waivers/notes.md)*

- [KanCare Medicaid](https://www.healthykansaskids.org/) — *[Carlye Ehman, Jan 2023](/sessions/20230115_Carlye_Ehman_Waivers/notes.md)*
  - [To apply for Medicaid](https://kancare.ks.gov/consumers/apply-for-kancare). Michael's Note: "Individuals with disabilities and the frail elderly applying for KanCare who believe they may qualify to receive long-term services and supports, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), make sure you check the box on the application that asks 'Does this person need help with nursing home costs or in-home care?'"
  - [Supplemental program with additional benefits](https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/747/Special-Health-Care-Needs)

- [Fact sheet](https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/KS) — *[Carlye Ehman, Jan 2023](/sessions/20230115_Carlye_Ehman_Waivers/notes.md)*

- Once on the IDD waiver, your child qualifies for Medicaid individually with no income requirement — *[Lois Ferguson, Oct 2024](/sessions/20241020_Lois_Ferguson_IDD_Waiver/notes.md)*

- Before age 18, family income may affect Medicaid eligibility; after age 18, eligibility may be based on the individual alone — *[Sarah Otto, Mar 2026](/sessions/20260315_Sarah_Otto_Case_Management/notes.md)*

- Asset limits still matter — accounts in the child's name above $2,000 can affect eligibility — *[Sarah Otto, Mar 2026](/sessions/20260315_Sarah_Otto_Case_Management/notes.md)*

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