·State program
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) s designed for seniors with chronic care needs and their families to allow qualified individuals the opportunity to remain in the community for as long as possible. The program promotes quality, comprehensive health services for older adults.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the person receiving care live in Kansas?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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Is the person receiving care in the covered age range (55–null)?
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
Who qualifies, in the source’s words
Where our record has a direct quote from the official source, here it is — otherwise, this is our best reading of the rule.
Age of the person receiving care
“Those who are 55 years of age or older”
kdads.ks.gov →Applicant age
“Those who are 55 years of age or older”
kdads.ks.gov →Minimum VA disability rating
Minimum VA disability rating: null%.
Work hours
Minimum work hours: null.
State residency
“Older adults who live in a PACE service area”
kdads.ks.gov →
How to apply
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To apply for the PACE program, contact your local PACE Organization. Via Christi HOPE serves Sedgwick County (316-858-1111); Midland Care Connection serves Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Lyon, Marshall, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee and Wyandotte counties (785-232-2044); Bluestem PACE serves McPherson, Ottawa, Saline, Rice, Marion, Reno and Harvey counties (844-588-7223).