Volume 44 - Issue 23- June 5, 2025
State of Kansas
Department for Aging and Disability Services
Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) will conduct a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Basement Conference Room, New England Building, 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations K.A.R. 26-8-1 and 26-8-7 concerning the expenditures for services pursuant to the Senior Care Act.
The proposed regulation set is authorized by K.S.A. 75-5929 and K.S.A. 75-5931 and implements K.S.A. 75-5926 et seq. The Senior Care Act, K.S.A. 75-5926 et seq., was established by the Kansas Legislature to provide assistance to older Americans who have functional limitations in performing activities of daily living, but can live independently if some services are provided. The Senior Care Act is administered through local area agencies on aging. Area agencies on aging coordinate in-home services, including attendant care, respite care, and chore services. The Senior Care Act is funded by the State General Fund, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Social Services Block Grant Program, and payments from persons receiving services. The proposed regulations increase the maximum monthly expenditure for service per customer limit and the maximum expenditure for one-time services limit. The proposed regulations do not impact the total funding for services and will not have an economic impact.
The time period between the publication of this notice and the scheduled hearing constitutes a 60-day public comment period for the purpose of receiving written public comments on the proposed regulations. All interested parties may submit written comments prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing to Jessa Farmer, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603 or by email to jessa.farmer@ks.gov. During the hearing, all interested parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their views orally on the proposed regulations as well as an opportunity to submit their written comments. It is requested that each individual giving oral comments also provide a written copy for the record. In order to give each individual an opportunity to present their views, it may be necessary for the hearing officer to request that each presenter limit an oral presentation to an appropriate time frame.
Complete copies of the proposed regulations and corresponding economic impact statement may be obtained by contacting Jessa Farmer at 785-296-6445 or jessa.farmer@ks.gov. Questions pertaining to the proposed regulations should be directed to the agency contact person using the contact information above.
Any individual with a disability may request an accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing and may request the proposed regulations and economic impact statement in an accessible format. Requests for accommodations to participate in the hearing should be made at least five working days in advance of the hearing by contacting Jessa Farmer at 785-296-6445 or jessa.farmer@ks.gov.
Laura Howard
Secretary
Department for Aging and Disability Services
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