Opening an Agency in Kansas

If you are interested in opening an agency in Kansas, the following information and links may assist you in getting started...

• Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (KDHE) State ACH Licensure Forms 
  
• Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (KDHE) contact is Lois Wilkins, 785/296-1258, lois.wilkins@ks.gov  She can provide you with additional information on home health agency licensure procedures.
  

• 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
  
• KDADS Home Health Aide Information
  
• KDADS Criminal Record Check Program Information  
  
• KDHE Health Care Provider Directory - Note: To access the directory, you must read restrictions and click "I Agree" to continue.