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WAIVER SERVICES

 

DDS WAIVER SERVICES SECTION

The DDS Waiver Services section provides a variety of community-based services to eligible individuals in addition to the management, policy development, planning and administration of the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver.

Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Services are available to a limited number of individuals as an alternative to ICF/MR placement.  Under this waiver, individuals may receive services such as Case Management, Waiver Coordination, Supported Living Services, Non-Medical Transportation, Adaptive Equipment, Environmental Modifications, Supplemental Support Services, Consultation Services, and Crisis Intervention Services, through DDS licensed community providers.

To apply contact the following:

CHILDREN 501-682-2277 ...ADULTS 501-682-8678 or 501-683-5687

You can find more detailed information on Arkansas’ HCB Waiver on the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at: 

http://www.cms.hhs.gov 

HELPFUL GUIDES
Arkansas Guide to Services for Children With Disabilities

ACS Waiver Guide book

Arkansas Adult Service Guide

 

PROVIDER LISTINGS

Individuals and families who have been notified that they should choose providers for Case Management and Direct Services or those who are seeking information on providers can click on the following links (must have Microsoft Word):

 The first document is a listing of providers by county (154 pages):

 FY 08 ACS Waiver Provider Summary List by County

 The second link is an alphabetic listing of providers that also notes the counties each one serves (9 pages):

 FY08 ACS Waiver Provider Summary List

 The third link is an alphabetic listing of providers that includes address, phone number and contact information (19 pages):

 Community Programs Addresses 0107

 The link below lists Community Centers that, in addition to Waiver services, may offer other services you are interested in (6 pages):

FY 08 Community Center Information Summary

HAVE A QUESTION?

 The Arkansas Waiver Association maintains the following website with helpful information for consumers, families and advocates. It includes, on the top right of the page, a “DDS’ Corner” link where you can ask DDS any question regarding Waiver services (please note the guidelines for asking questions):

HELPFUL LINKS

To learn more about the Consumer Direct Care Act, please go to the AWA website at www.arkansaswaiver.com then click on What's Happening or you can go to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing homepage at http://www.arsbn.org/rules.html for a complete set of rules and regulations.

To learn more about disaster preparedness for persons with disabilities, you can go to www.emergencyprep.dot.gov or www.disabilitypreparedness.gov

To learn more about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans go to www.medicare.gov

CMS has prepared a tip sheet called "Bridging the Coverage Gap" that is related to Gap or 'Donut Hole'. This sheet was written for distribution to people with Medicare and includes information on ways they can avoid or delay entering the Gap and continue to save money while in the Gap. The tip sheet is available at: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11213.pdf