• Vehicle modifications for access and operation 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by Arkansas Administrative Code 016.05.12-603 and follows federal regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be enrolled as Durable Medical Equipment providers with the Arkansas Medicaid Program. 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS), oversees the program. 

5. Application Process 

Providers must complete an enrollment process with Arkansas Medicaid. The specific online or mail-in process details are not available. 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation includes: 

• Physician's order or prescription 

• Evaluation reports from relevant professionals 

• Justification for the equipment's necessity 

• Proof of Durable Medical Equipment provider enrollment 

7. Timeline for Approval 

CareSource reviews all requests for adaptive equipment on a case-by-case basis. The exact timeline is not specified, but reviews of Personal Care PA Requests are completed within 15 working days of receiving a complete request. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

No specific pre-application process is mentioned in the provided information. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While not explicitly mentioned, providers must be capable of providing instruction and training on how to use Adaptive Equipment to the child and parent or caregiver. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Adaptive equipment must be approved and authorized by DDS and included in the consumer's plan of care. 

• A unit of service is the item purchased. 

• Providers must research and recoup payment from any third-party sources available before billing First Connections. 

• For vehicle modifications, additional criteria apply, including the requirement for a valid driver's license with any disability-related restrictions listed.