Long Term Care Insurance Program

Employee Benefits
Benefits For Active Employees
Long Term Care Insurance Program

Group Long Term Care Insurance Program Webinars

Current active and retired employees are able to apply for coverage under the program at any time; however, Full Medical Underwriting will be required for enrollment. With Full Underwriting, you will need to complete a Long Form application which includes a full medical questionnaire, to be approved for coverage.  New Hire Employees:   The only exception to the Full Underwriting process is New Hire employees and their spouses. Once the employee becomes benefits eligible, they have 30 days to apply for coverage with the following underwriting requirements:

New Hire Underwriting

Please NOTE: Both webinars have a maximum of 150 participants and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not needed.  Individuals will need to click on the event address link the day of the presentation at least 15 minutes before the start and sign in.  Once 150 people dial in, all other potential participants will be locked out for that session.  So if you can’t participate in the first one, you can attend the second one.  Please also be aware to check for pop up blockers and disable them if they prevent you from signing in.

State of Kansas Group Long Term Care Presentation #1
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:00 pm, Central Daylight Time

• On the day of the webinar, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your Internet web browser box to access the webinar. https://genworth.webex.com/genworth/onstage/g.php?d=716617588&t=a
• Enter the event number: 716 617 588
• Enter the event password : LAF55gltc
• Dial in to listen to the presentation: please call: 1-866-692-3158.  Enter participant code: 7660167.

Please note that you will not be able to hear the presentation unless you call the number above.

State of Kansas Group Long Term Care Presentation #2
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 10:00 am, Central Daylight Time

• On the day of the webinar, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your Internet web browser box to access the webinar. https://genworth.webex.com/genworth/onstage/g.php?d=311494007&t=a
• Enter the event number: 311 494 007
• Enter the event password : LAF55gltc
• Dial in to listen to the presentation: please call: 1-866-692-3158.  Enter participant code: 7660167.

Please note that you will not be able to hear the presentation unless you call the number above.

While highly informative, these webinars are not the only way to learn more about this program. You can also:

1. Call the Genworth toll free line at 1-888-285-4889 to speak to a program expert or request an information kit.
2. Visit the Genworth Employee website to view rates, plan options, and enroll. The website contains tutorial information; written and videos about Group Long Term Care Insurance.  The website has recently been updated and enrollment is now easier.  Now, anyone can apply on line now.  In the past, if you needed to be underwritten you had to complete a paper application and mail it to Genworth.

• Go to: www.genworth.com/groupltc
• Enter Group ID: KAN
• Enter Access Code: groupltc
• Enter your State of Residence
• Enter your applicant type.  For active employees select “Employee”.  If you are a spouse of an active employee, select “Spouse of an employee”.  If you are a dependent of an active employee, select “Other”.  If you are a retiree or any dependent (spouse or child) of a retired employee, select “Other”. 

3. Visit the KHPA website: www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/GroupLTC.htm

State of Kansas Group Long Term Care Insurance Program

State Employee Health Plan Group Long Term Care Insurance Program - this link provides general information on the program.

Genworth Financial - this link provides detailed information on the plan and how to apply.  The State of Kansas has contracted with Genworth Life Insurance Company to offer Group Long Term Care Insurance to benefits eligible Active State Employees and Retirees of the State of Kansas between the ages of 18 and 80 through a voluntary program. Certain family members are eligible as well.

Long Term Care Insurance General Information

If you are considering buying Long Term Care Insurance, either through the plan available to State Employees or through a private carrier, following are links to additional general information on long term care from the Kansas Insurance Commissioner’s Office. These documents provide great information on how to determine if you need long term care insurance and how to compare plan.

Kansas Long-Term Care Insurance Information about long term care insurance in Kansas

Long-Term Care Insurance Shopper's Guide - Be an informed consumer by comparing long term care insurance rates.

Kansas Partnership for Long-Term Care - A new Long-Term Care Partnership Program now available in Kansas offers a way for Kansans to protect their assets if they ever need to apply for Medicaid services. 

Publications by the Kansas Insurance Department on medicare, long term care, and other topics.