ARKANSAS
 INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM

PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

Why did prior authorizations for the Developmental Rehabilitation Program (DRS) end on June 30, 2003?  Are new PA’s being issued for the Medicaid DRS Program?

All PA’s were terminated on June 30, 2003 for both the Medicaid and Part C funded services.  This was done to establish funding needed for each fiscal year.  Part C PA’s were scheduled to expire on that date as always and required submission of a new request for PA to be re-issued.   

Due to the fact that the termination of the Medicaid DRS PA’s was completed as the need was identified, the Financial Support Section reissued the PA’s for the new fiscal year.  These will end on the same time schedule that Part C PA’s end and will require a new submission of a PA Request to be re-issued in the future.

How can an interpreter be obtained to assist in meeting with a family whose primary language is Spanish?  Can I access funding for services as well as IFSP meetings.

State staff service coordinators may access interpreter services through the established state contract for Spanish Interpreters.  Please contact the First Connections office for a copy of the procedure and contact number.

Licensed Community Program Service Coordinators may access interpreter services for both meetings and service provision through the prior authorization process.  The service is “Individual/Family Support” and the procedure code is   Z 2773 “Parent Education”.

What is the best method to submit a PA request? Mail or Fax?

You may submit by either method however, please submit by only one method to avoid duplication of PA.  The fax does ensure a date is recorded and provide back to the submitter.

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