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
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Procedures & Information
Acceptance of Responsibility for Employment NEW Adverse Action Notice NEW Adverse Action Notification Letter NEW Agency & Vendor Welcome Letter NEW Carryover Authorizations FAQ NEW Carryover Authorizations Instructions NEW Coversheet NEW Employer Checklist NEW FCRA Summary of Rights NEW How to Read your Budget summary NEW KS Healthy Blue PROVIDER INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS NEW Pre-Adverse Action Notice NEW Pre-Adverse Action Notification Letter NEW Provider FAQ NEW Provider Information Form NEW Provider checklist NEW W9 Instructions NEW Workers’ Compensation Claim Information NEWPayroll Documents
Agency Independent Contractor Direct Deposit Information NEW Agency Vendor Invoice NEW Direct Deposit Application NEW Direct Deposit Information NEW Direct Deposit Information Guide NEW Independent contractor Invoice NEW KS AGENCY VENDOR INVOICE NEW KS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INVOICE NEW KS WORK Healthy Blue Invoice Schedule 2025 NEW KS WORK Healthy Blue Pay Schedule 2025 NEW Payment Change Form NEW Payment Change Form NEW Provider Rate Change Form NEW Rate Changes NEW Reimbursement Form NEW Vendor Payment Change Form NEWReferral & Enrollment Process
Agency Directing Employer Enrollment Packet NEW Agency Vendor IC Enrollment Packet NEW Application for Tax Exemptions NEW Application for Tax Exemptions NEW Criminal Background Check Application NEW Criminal Background Consent NEW Employee Change of Information NEW Federal Form 2678 NEW Federal Form W-9 NEW Federal SS-4 Form NEW K-CNS 010 NEW K-CNS 032 NEW KS Adult Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Central Registry Release of Information NEW KS Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Release of Information NEW KS DO-10 – POA NEW KS Form K-4 NEW KS UHC Provider Enrollment Packet Blank (2024) NEW KS Work Participant direct Deposit Form (Fillable) NEW Provider Application Request Form NEW Provider Change of Information Form NEW Provider Information Form NEW Separation of Employment Form NEW Separation of Employment Form NEW Tax Exempt Instructions NEW Verification of Employment Pre-Population NEWContact 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