Northwest Kansas Area Agency On Aging Inc

What Northwest Kansas Area Agency On Aging Inc does

Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NWKAAA) is a private, non-profit organization created in 1973 under the federal Older Americans Act to administer aging programs across 18 counties in northwest Kansas. Headquartered at 510 West 29th Street in Hays, the agency serves as the federally designated single point of entry connecting older adults (primarily age 60 and over) and their caregivers to in-home services, nutrition programs, Medicare and insurance counseling, caregiver support, legal services, employment assistance, and long-term care assessments. Core programs include the Homestead Nutrition Project (29 congregate meal sites plus home delivery to 10 additional towns), In-Home Services, the CARE assessment, SHICK/SMP Medicare counseling, the MIPPA Medicare savings program, the Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP), the Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's & Dementia (KRAD) caregiver program, and the Senior Citizen Law Project delivered in partnership with Kansas Legal Services.

The agency's service delivery is human-mediated rather than technology-mediated: case managers, benefit counselors, and administrative staff handle intake via a toll-free line (1-800-432-7422), in-person visits, and community referrals, supported by an advisory council with public-hearing authority and a board appointed by county governments. NWKAAA partners with the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), the Administration on Aging, the Kansas Area Agency on Aging Association, Fort Hays State University (Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programs), and the Northwest Kansas Planning and Development Commission. There are no proprietary technology products, software platforms, or AI/ML components disclosed in the source material.

NWKAAA's revenue model is government-funded: primary inflows come from Older Americans Act federal pass-through funding, Kansas state appropriations (including OKEP and KRAD), and county contributions. Voluntary participant contributions (a suggested $4.00 per meal for those 60+, $7.00 for those under 60) and community donations of durable medical equipment and cash are secondary streams. Pricing is unit-based for meals and free of charge for information, assessment, and counseling services. The go-to-market is community-led, anchored by senior centers, public hearings, newsletters, and grassroots advocacy rather than commercial sales motion.

Name

Northwest Kansas Area Agency On Aging Inc

Legal name

NorthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

Website

https://nwkaaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging is a federally designated non-profit that connects older adults (60+) and caregivers in 18 northwest Kansas counties with in-home services, nutrition, Medicare counseling, caregiver respite, legal aid, and employment assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADALAK

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYHSABAIAB

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

SECONDARYHSABAIAG

Benefits, Insurance & Entitlement Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/VA/LTC)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

SECONDARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLADAIAJ

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

Keywords

• Aging services
• Senior care coordination
• Medicare counseling
• Congregate meal programs
• Caregiver support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiawatha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Funding (Older Americans Act): Primary funding from the Older Americans Act which established the national network of Area Agencies on Aging in 1973
2. State Funding: Funding from Kansas state government, including Kansas Legislature appropriations for programs like OKEP (Older Kansans Employment Program)
3. County Funds: Federal, state and county funds support the Homestead Nutrition Project meal sites
4. Participant Contributions: Voluntary contributions from seniors for nutrition services - suggested $4.00 contribution for those 60+, $7.00 for those under 60
5. Donations: Financial contributions and durable medical equipment donations from community members to support older adults

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NWKAAA) is a private, non-profit organization that administers Older Americans Act programs across 18 counties in northwest Kansas. It connects older adults and their caregivers to in-home services, nutrition programs (congregate and home-delivered meals across 29 meal sites and 10 delivery towns), Medicare and insurance counseling (SHICK/SMP), caregiver respite and support (including KRAD), legal services through Kansas Legal Services, employment assistance (OKEP) for Kansans 55+, CARE long-term care assessments, Administrative Case Management for Medicaid waiver support, MIPPA Medicare savings outreach, and community education on health and prevention topics.

Product overview

The Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NWKAAA) is a private, non-profit organization that administers Older Americans Act programs across 18 counties in northwest Kansas. Rather than a traditional technology product company, NWKAAA provides a comprehensive suite of social service programs for older adults and their caregivers. The core service portfolio includes: Information and Assistance for connecting seniors to resources; In-Home Services for independent living support; CARE assessments for long-term care decisions; Medicare counseling (SHICK) and fraud prevention (SMP); the MIPPA program for Medicare cost savings; Community Education on health topics; the Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP) for job seekers 55+; Caregiver support including the KRAD dementia respite program; Legal services through Kansas Legal Services; Administrative Case Management for Medicaid waiver support; and the Homestead Nutrition Project with meal sites and home-delivered meals. These services work together as a single point of entry to help older adults remain independent in their homes and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information and Assistance Program Confidential information, referral, and assistance service that listens to seniors' questions, provides information on available services, and refers them to appropriate agencies. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• In-Home Services Homemaker services (laundry, housekeeping, cooking) and attendant care (bathing, dressing, getting in/out of bed) that help older adults maintain and improve independence in their homes.
• Client Assessment, Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Program Approximately one-hour assessment that evaluates an individual's health and ability to perform daily activities and helps them find appropriate long-term care services. Required prior to admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities.
• Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Free, unbiased volunteer counseling on Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, private health insurance, long-term care, and related health coverage. SMP empowers Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
• Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Program Outreach and enrollment assistance for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and assets to access programs that may save money on Medicare costs, including Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs.
• Community Education Programs Education presentations on medication management and benefits of preventative health services delivered at local senior centers throughout northwest Kansas.
• Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP) Free employment placement service for Kansans 55 and older, providing job referrals, basic computer training, job readiness skills, resume preparation, application assistance, and interview skills, with emphasis on private sector employment.
• Caregiver Program Assistance for unpaid caregivers of older adults, including information, support groups, respite care, supplemental services, and assistance for grandparents raising grandchildren.
• Senior Citizen Law Project Legal services delivered via contract with Kansas Legal Services for adults age 60 and over, including division of assets, durable power of attorney, wills, living wills, income maintenance, Medicare and Medicaid insurance claims, and consumer cases.
• Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's and Dementia Program (KRAD) Respite relief for unpaid caregivers of individuals with a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, addressing limited access to respite care and other supports.
• Administrative Case Management (ACM) Helps Kansans who have met Medicaid waiver threshold criteria for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) obtain and maintain Medicaid financial eligibility.
• Homestead Nutrition Project Operates 29 congregate meal sites and delivers meals to 10 additional towns in northwest Kansas. Meals meet USDA guidelines and provide a minimum of 1/3 of recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and Vitamin A; includes Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals programs.
• Medicare Counseling Services Free counseling to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their options between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans, including assistance with Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and reporting concerns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meals meet USDA guidelines and provide a minimum of 1/3 the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and Vitamin A
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Legal ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWKAAA contracts with Kansas Legal Services to provide legal services to seniors age 60 and over through the Senior Citizen Law Project. Services include help with wills, power of attorney, Medicare/Medicaid claims, and consumer cases.
• Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that administers Older Americans Act programs and oversees Area Agencies on Aging in Kansas. NWKAAA works with KDADS for programs including the CARE assessment, HCBS waiver services, and KRAD program.
• Administration on Aging (AoA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency under the Administration for Community Living that created the national network of Area Agencies on Aging in 1973 through the Older Americans Act.
• Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree program offering older Kansans opportunities to talk with trained, community volunteers about Medicare and other insurance issues. NWKAAA staff and volunteers provide SHICK counseling services.
• Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's & Dementia (KRAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing relief to unpaid caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementia. NWKAAA refers eligible caregivers to KRAD services.
• Senior Companion ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram through Fort Hays State University providing seniors 55+ opportunity to assist homebound elderly persons who are often living alone.
• Foster Grandparent ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram offering income-eligible seniors age 55+ chance to make a difference in the life of a child.
• Kansas Area Agency on Aging AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association representing Area Agencies on Aging in Kansas, providing action, advocacy, and answers for the aging network.
• Northwest Kansas Planning and Development CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides affordable housing and rental assistance to low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the 18-county northwest Kansas region.
• MedicarecoreOthersFederal health insurance program for people 65 and older. NWKAAA provides SHICK counseling to help beneficiaries understand Medicare options and SMP services to prevent fraud.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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