Fair Hearings Coordinator

Job Posting closes: November 2, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: November 2, 2026

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

If you are a OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

E-Verify:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please  . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please  .

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• Who can apply:
  State of Kansas Only (Internal)
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.33 - $24.11
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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The Fair Hearings Coordinator position (K0241050) Is responsible for receiving and reviewing requests for Fair Hearings. Determine accuracy of the eligibility requests for which a Fair Hearings request has been received. Provide documentation to the Office of Administrative Hearings in a timely matter. Represent the agency during appeal hearings. Complete the eligibility determination for Kan Care elderly, disabled, and long-term care medical programs in a timely, accurate and customer responsive manner.

This determination is performed by utilizing system information and policy manuals. Investigation of the customer’s circumstances through the use of available computer information systems, researching records provided by the customer and direct customer contact provide the information upon which the eligibility determination is based. Operation of a computer is essential to document eligibility decisions.

• Develop a positive working relationship with Kan Care eligibility contract staff in order to assist customers in accessing appropriate services.
• Represents the agency to the contractor and stakeholders using a non-judgmental attitude, communication skills and a working understanding of human behavior to establish an atmosphere in which mutual goals are achieved, and positive working relationships are maintained.
• Uses knowledge of state eligibility…