KANSAS
Work Opportunities Reward Kansans (WORK)
WORK – Healthy Blue
PROGRAMS FOR
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Adult)
Physical Disability (Adult)
Brain Injury (Adult)
Overview
Work Opportunities Reward Kansans program as part of Aetna helps participants in living more independently through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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.
Enrollment support – We help you and your care worker 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.
Payments for additional services
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 PlayLog 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
CSC Role Enhancement Walkthrough 3/27/25
FILTER DOCUMENTS
Procedures & Information
Acceptance of Responsibility for Employment Adverse Action Notice Adverse Action Notification Letter Agency & Vendor Welcome Letter Coversheet Employer Checklist FCRA Summary of Rights How to Read your Budget summary KS Healthy Blue PROVIDER INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Adverse Action Notice Pre-Adverse Action Notification Letter Provider FAQ Provider Information Form Provider checklist W9 Instructions Workers’ Compensation Claim InformationPayroll Documents
Agency Independent Contractor Direct Deposit Information Agency Vendor Invoice Direct Deposit Application Direct Deposit Information Direct Deposit Information Guide Independent Contractor Invoice KS AGENCY VENDOR INVOICE KS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INVOICE KS WORK Healthy Blue Invoice Schedule 2025 KS WORK Healthy Blue Pay Schedule 2025 KS Work Participant direct Deposit Form (Fillable) Payment Change Form Payment Change Form Provider Rate Change Form Rate Changes Reimbursement Form Vendor Payment Change FormReferral & Enrollment Process
Agency Directing Employer Enrollment Packet Agency Vendor IC Enrollment Packet Application for Tax Exemptions Application for Tax Exemptions Criminal Background Check Application Criminal Background Consent Employee Change of Information Federal Form W-9 K-CNS 010 KS Adult Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Central Registry Release of Information KS Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Release of Information KS Form K-4 Provider Application Request Form Provider Change of Information Form Provider Information Form Provider Packet Blank Separation of Employment Form Separation of Employment Form Tax Exempt Instructions Verification of Employment Pre-PopulationTime4Care™
Time4Care Mobile App InstructionsContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8am – 6pm | CST
Customer Service / General Questions:
1-833-204-9038
Customer Service Email:
pplks-healthyblue@pplfirst.com
For Work Related Injuries:
1-800-804-9382