Caregiver background check rules in Kansas

Yes. Kansas requires a criminal background check before a caregiver works with clients. Job applicants at home health agencies are checked through KBI records released to KDADS. Listed serious offenses bar employment permanently; some drug, fraud, and Medicaid offenses bar employment for about six years. Anyone with adverse findings on a state or national registry may not work at the agency.

What does the check include?

What should you confirm with the state?

Fingerprinting is at the discretion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, so confirm whether it will be required for your staff. Kansas updated its home health agency regulations in 2025; confirm current requirements with KDHE.

What other checks should you run?

Agencies that bill Medicaid or Medicare should also check the HHS Office of Inspector General exclusion list before hire and monthly, because payments for services by an excluded person can be recovered. If you use a background screening company, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires written disclosure and the applicant's authorization first.