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Here's information/links to get you started...

• Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (KDHE) contact is Lois Wilkins, 785/296-1258, lwilkins@kdhe.state.ks.us  She can provide you with a packet of information that includes the application form and the regulations book, as well as any other information on home health agency licensure procedures.
• Kansas Initial Application Form and Instructions for Home Health Agency Licensure 
• Kansas Home Health Agency Licensure Regulations
• Kansas Health Occupations Credentialing Website

To Become Medicare Certified...   

• Medicare Provider Enrollment Website:  CMS information for providers and suppliers to facilitate their enrollment into the Medicare program.
• Provider Enrollment Packet:  by CGS to assist providers in correctly completing the Medicare Enrollment Application: Form CMS 855A.
• National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) Application Information:  CMS instructions for obtaining a NPI.

Additional links that may be helpful to you as you begin this process...

• Kansas Nurse Practice Act from the Kansas State Board of Nursing

• Kansas State Board of Nursing

• KDHE Home Health Aide Information

• KDHE Criminal Record Check Program Information  

• KDHE MDS/OASIS/RAPs/RM Information Website - training schedule and registration info

• KDHE Health Care Provider Directory - Note: To access the directory, you must read restrictions and click "I Agree" to continue.

For questions and comments concerning this website, please contact KHCA at khca@kshomecare.org.