methodology is far more likely to correct for overuse, misuse, or underuse of attendant care services while treating individuals with similar needs alike. Further, re-assessments with the same instrument are performed at least annually and more frequently in the event of significant changes in condition such as a hospitalization. An individual’s assessment results may naturally change from year to year as health conditions, functional limitations, availability of family or other outside supports, and other key factors change over time. In turn, this may affect the amount, duration, and frequency of ARChoices services, including attendant care, authorized for an individual. The proposed rule is available for review and inspection as follows: (1) at the DHS Division of Medical Services, Office of Policy Coordination and Promulgation, 2nd Floor, Donaghey Plaza South Building, 700 Main Street, P.O. Box 1437, Slot S295, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437; (2) on the Arkansas Medicaid website (), which may be downloaded from the Rules for Public Comment” section of the website’s general menu; and (3) in a “Proposed different format (such as large print) by contacting DHS at (501) 320-6429. All comments must be submitted in writing to DHS, at the above address, or by email to becky.murphy@dhs.arkansas.gov, no later than close of business on July 31, 2018. Public hearings will be held starting at 5:00 PM on: July 9 at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wilson Hall location on the ASU Campus, 2405 Aggie Rd., Jonesboro, Arkansas; July 11 at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 7000 Chad Colley Blvd., Fort Smith, Arkansas; July 12 at Drew Memorial Hospital, 778 Scoggin Drive, Monticello; Arkansas; July 24 at Hempstead Hall, University of Arkansas at Hope, 2500 South Main St., Hope, Arkansas; and July 26 at Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, 105 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Human Services is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and is operated, managed and delivers services without regard to religion, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, age, race, color or national origin. 4501731051 EL Tami Harlan Interim Director Division of Medical Services
methodology is far more likely to correct for overuse, misuse, or underuse of attendant care services while treating individuals with similar needs alike. Further, re-assessments with the same instrument are performed at least annually and more frequently in the event of significant changes in condition such as a hospitalization. An individual’s assessment results may naturally change from year to year as health conditions, functional limitations, availability of family or other outside supports, and other key factors change over time. In turn, this may affect the amount, duration, and frequency of ARChoices services, including attendant care, authorized for an individual. The proposed rule is available for review and inspection as follows: (1) at the DHS Division of Medical Services, Office of Policy Coordination and Promulgation, 2nd Floor, Donaghey Plaza South Building, 700 Main Street, P.O. Box 1437, Slot S295, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437; (2) on the Arkansas Medicaid website (), which may be downloaded from the “Proposed Rules for Public Comment” section of the website’s general menu; and (3) in a different format (such as large print) by contacting DHS at (501) 320-6429. All comments must be submitted in writing to DHS, at the above address, or by email to becky.murphy@dhs.arkansas.gov, no later than close of business on July 31, 2018. Public hearings will be held starting at 5:00 PM on: July 9 at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wilson Hall location on the ASU Campus, 2405 Aggie Rd., Jonesboro, Arkansas; July 11 at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 7000 Chad Colley Blvd., Fort Smith, Arkansas; July 12 at Drew Memorial Hospital, 778 Scoggin Drive, Monticello; Arkansas; July 24 at Hempstead Hall, University of Arkansas at Hope, 2500 South Main St., Hope, Arkansas; and July 26 at Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, 105 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Human Services is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and is operated, managed and delivers services without regard to religion, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, age, race, color or national origin. 4501731051 EL Tami Harlan Interim Director Division of Medical Services
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