Policy                                                                           Issuance Number: MS 09-14

Medical Services Policy Manual                           Issuance Date:   April 1, 2009

From: Joni Jones, Director                                       Expiration Date: Until Superseded

Subj:  ARKids – Removal of the Option Various Revisions

Summary of Changes

MS 16000-16150 have been revised to delete the option of choosing coverage for ARKids.  ARKids coverage will be authorized based on the family’s countable income and size.      

MS 16155 (Actions to be Taken Based on Choice at Renewal) has been deleted, as it is no longer applicable.

Edits have been added in the ANSWER System that will not allow approval of an ARKids B case when the child is eligible for ARKids A.   

MS 16130 was revised moving the policy regarding the 12 months of continuous coverage for ARKids B to a new section, MS 16145.  

MS 16150 has been revised to clarify the process for completing an ARKids renewal when processing a SNAP SR.   

MS 16073, 16092 and 16150 have been revised changing the notice requirement from 15 days to 10 days.

Various policy sections were updated to incorporate current program names.

Inquiries to:    Judy Dauterman, 501-682-8259

                        Carmen Banks, 501-682-8258

                        Carla Droughn, 501-682-8254

                        Dona Young, 501-682-1562