• Physical therapy 

• Occupational therapy 

• Speech-language pathology services 

• Medical social services 

• Home health aide services 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by Arkansas Administrative Code 007.05.22 and follows federal regulations under 42 CFR 484. 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed as Home Health Agencies by the Arkansas Department of Health and must be Medicare-certified.

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Arkansas Department of Health, specifically the Health Facility Services, oversees the licensing and regulation of Home Health Agencies.

5. Application Process 

Providers must complete a licensing process through the Arkansas Department of Health. A Certificate of Need approval is required.

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation includes: 

• Completed application forms 

• Proof of Medicare certification 

• Certificate of Need approval 

• Policies and procedures documentation 

• Staff qualifications and training records 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline is not specified. 

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 ensure staff are properly trained to deliver home health services according to state regulations. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Home Health Agencies must have a fully operational physical location within Arkansas 

• Agencies must provide care to all admitted patients regardless of setting 

• A plan of care must be developed for each patient and revised at least every 60 days 

• Case conferences must be held at least every two months for each patient 

• As of February 25, 2025, Arkansas has updated its rules and regulations for Home Health Agencies to ensure consistency with current patient care practices.