KANSAS
Work Opportunities Reward Kansans (WORK)
WORK – UnitedHealthcare
PROGRAMS FOR
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Adult)
IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTICES
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Overview
Work Opportunities Reward Kansans program as part of UnitedHealth Care assists participants in living more independently through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. If you qualify, you will be able to:
Participants can
Select services and support to meet your needs.
Find, hire, manage, and dismiss your careworkers.
Use BetterOnline to review your budget and approved services.
Use BetterOnline or Time4Care to review, approve, and submit your careworker’s timesheets.
Services include
Payroll – We process payroll for your careworker using money from your budget.
Employment tax requirements – We handle all employment-related taxes for you, including federal, state, local, and unemployment.
Monthly budget management – We help you keep your spending on track.
Enrollment support – We help you and your careworker with enrollment and training through your enrollment specialist,
Customer service – Our friendly and professional customer service agents are available five days a week to help you with any questions.
All the services and supports furnished in the other nursing facility-based waivers are available on this waiver. Services provided under this waiver include:
- Adult day health
- Homemaker
- Personal care
- Alternative meals
- Assisted living
- Choices home care attendant
- Community transition service
- Enhanced community living
- Home care attendant
- Home delivered meals
- Home medical equipment and supplemental adaptive and assistive devices
- Home modification
- Community integration
- Nutritional consultation
- Out-of-home respite
- Personal emergency response system
- Social work counseling
- Waiver nursing
- Waiver transportation
- Home maintenance and chores
How to get started
Are you wondering if self-direction is right for you or your loved one?
Time4Care™
Both participants (employers) and caregivers (employees) have lots of timekeeping to do when working in a self-direction program.
Time4Care is our highly rated mobile solution for Apple and Android smart devices.
Reminders to submit timesheets
Timesheet submission and approval alerts
Timesheet error checking
Offline time entry
Simple calendar interface
Privacy features
Documentation
Instant timesheet approval
Works right in the MyAccount/BetterOnline portal
BetterOnline™
Better Online is a web-based app that keeps you organized and gives you the tools and info you need to manage your self-direction journey. Handle timesheets, check how much you spend each month, and get answers when you need them. It’s easy to use and available from any internet-connected device.
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is used in your program. Submit and approve timesheets with Time4Care EVV, our easy-to-use mobile app.
Download on App Store Download on Google PlayHere are some things that will help you learn more about EVV and how to use the Time4Care mobile app:
EVV and Time4Care FAQ Time4Care Quick GuideLog in
Select the system your program uses to go to the login page.
Time4Care™
Log time, review, approve, and submit timesheets, and handle electronic visit verification with ease.
Learn more about the benefits of Time4Care
Download in App Store Download in Google PlayFill out, approve, and submit timesheets, complete enrollment paperwork, and run reports
If you’re looking to hire a caregiver, PPL Connect lets you search people available to interview in your area.
If you’re a caregiver; sign up, highlight your unique capabilities, and get ready to interview!
Program Documents
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Referral & Enrollment Process
2678 Form Instructions Abuse Registry Form Instructions NEW Acceptance Of Responsibility For Employment NEW Agency Directing Employer Enrollment Packet NEW Agency Fiscal Agent Form Instructions Agency Independent Contractor Direct Deposit Information Agency Vendor Invoice NEW Agency/Vendor/IC Enrollment Packet NEW Application For Tax Exemptions NEW Approving Service Authorizations Carryover Authorizations FAQ Carryover Authorizations Instructions Carryover FAQ NEW Completed Employer Packet (EXAMPLE) Completed Provider Enrollment Packet (EXAMPLE) Cost To Employer Chart Criminal Background Check Application NEW Criminal Background Consent NEW DO10 Instructions Direct Deposit Information NEW Employer Checklist NEW Employer FAQ Enrollment Flowchart Fiscal Agent Instructions Form W-9 Guide To Tax Exemptions How To Read Your Budget Summary NEW I-9 Completion Checklist IRS Form W-4 IRS Form W-4 (Spanish) IRS Form W-4 2023 Independent Contractor Invoice NEW Information For Agencies And Independent Contractors KCNS032 Instructions KS Adult Abuse, Neglect Exploitation Central Registry Release Of Information NEW KS COVID-19 Essential Worker Letter KS Child Abuse And Neglect Central Registry Release Of Information KS Criminal Background Check List Of Prohibited Offenses KS UHC Provider Enrollment Packet Blank (2023) NEW KS WORK Participant Direct Deposit Form (Fillable) NEW Payment Change Form NEW Provider Application Request Form Provider Change Of Information Form NEW Provider Checklist NEW Provider FAQ NEW Provider Information Form Provider Rate Change Form NEW SS 4 Form Instructions Separation Of Employment Form USCIS Form I 9 Instructions, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I 9, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I-9 USCIS Form I-9 Instructions Understanding Your Monthly Expenditure Report Vendor Payment Change Form NEW W9 Instructions Workers’ Compensation Claim Information NEWTime4Care™
EVV Member Cover Letter EVV Member Faqs EVV Member Overview EVV Provider Cover Letter EVV Provider FAQs EVV Provider Overview EVV Quick Guide How To Download Time4care™ On Your Mobile Phone KS EVV FAQs Time4Care EVV Quick Guide Time4Care EVV Usage Feature – Members Time4Care EVV Usage Feature – WorkersContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm | CST
Customer Service / General Questions:
1-877-908-1747
Customer Service Email:
pplks-unitedhealthcare@pplfirst.com
For Work Related Injuries:
1-800-804-9382