Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for every state.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Kansas State Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office
Description: The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local ombudsman offices throughout Kansas.
Alzheimer’s Resource List
Source: Alzheimer’s Association
Description: This list includes regional and local resources on Alzheimer’s, including Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Centers, Alzheimer’s Disease Community Service Programs, and websites for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.
Kansas Medical Assistance Program
Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Description: This is the website for KanCare, the Medicaid program for residents of Kansas. This site covers eligibility requirements, how to apply, what health services are covered, what co-payments are required, and many other questions regarding Medicaid in Kansas.
Directory of Local Offices for the Aging
Source: Kansas Area Agencies on Aging Association
Description: This is your gateway for accessing local programs and services for older adults and caregivers. Each local office listing includes address, phone numbers, and a link to the local office website.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)
Source: Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program
Description: Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering older Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. SHICK provides many resources that will help with the Medicare maze. SHICK volunteers are trained and know about the programs. The role of the volunteer counselor is to help people stay informed on changing conditions in health care insurance and to cut through the confusion. The volunteer counselors receive training on Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, long-term care and other health insurance subjects that concern older Kansans. The SHICK volunteer counselors do not work for any insurance company. The goal is to educate and assist the public to make informed decisions on what’s best for them. For more information call (800) 860-5260.
Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for every state.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Kansas State office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office
Description: The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local ombudsman offices throughout Kansas.
CMS Regional Agency Information
Source: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Description: CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It helps educate and empower Kansas residents covered by Medicare. See this PDF form for contact information for any kind of issue pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid in Kansas .
Kansas Medical Assistance Program
Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Description: This is the website for KanCare, the Medicaid program for residents of Kansas. This site covers eligibility requirements, how to apply, what health services are covered, what co-payments are required, and many other questions regarding Medicaid in Kansas.
CMS Regional Agency Information
Source: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Description: CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It helps educate and empower Kansas residents covered by Medicare. See this PDF form for contact information for any kind of issue pertaining to Medicare, and Medicaid in Kansas.
Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for every state.
Kansas Advance Directives
Source: Witchita Medical Research & Education Foundation
Description: This online resource page provides background on your advance directives options in Kansas, including a helpful video on clarifying and making decisions about your health care.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Kansas State office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office
Description: The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local ombudsman offices throughout Kansas.