Overland Park, KS — Innovation Strategy Group, LLC proudly joins the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) in announcing the successful launch of the Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument (MFEI) for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) waiver, effective July 1, 2025.
The statewide rollout of the MFEI marks a major milestone in Kansas’ Medicaid modernization efforts. Innovation Strategy Group served as the implementation partner to KDADS, providing technical guidance, policy support, and operational expertise to transition from the legacy BASIS tool to a modern, person-centered eligibility framework.
“We are honored to support KDADS in delivering a future-ready solution that advances equity, consistency, and person-centered care,” said a spokesperson for Innovation Strategy Group. “The MFEI implementation reflects the power of public-private collaboration to drive Medicaid innovation that directly benefits individuals and families across the state.”
Advancing Functional Eligibility through Strategic Innovation
The MFEI I/DD tool introduces a more standardized and holistic approach to determining Medicaid eligibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key enhancements include:
- A unified assessment model aligned with national best practices
- Offline access for field-based assessors
- Improved data capture for program integrity and planning
- Seamless integration with person-centered planning processes
Innovation Strategy Group supported KDADS in system configuration, assessor onboarding, stakeholder communication, offline tool deployment, and readiness coordination with Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) statewide.
As of July 1, all new assessments for the I/DD waiver must be completed using the MFEI. Existing BASIS records remain viewable, but new entries are restricted to face-to-face visits that occurred before July 1.
About Innovation Strategy Group
Innovation Strategy Group, LLC is a strategic consulting and implementation firm specializing in healthcare transformation, Medicaid modernization, and public-sector innovation. The firm works with state agencies, providers, and technology vendors to deliver policy-aligned, people-centered solutions that drive measurable impact.
To learn more about our work or to explore strategic partnerships, visit www.innovationsgp.com.
