Residential Habilitation Service in Arkansas 


1. Program Definition and Services 

Residential Habilitation Services in Arkansas are supports provided to assist beneficiaries in acquiring, retaining, or improving skills in various areas that directly affect their ability to reside as independently as possible in the community. Services include 

  • Decision-making support
  • Money management assistance 
  • Daily living skills training 
  • Proper use of adaptive and assistive devices 

 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by Arkansas Administrative Code 016.06.07 Ark. Code R. 012 

 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed, certified, or both, as required by law to furnish goods or services reimbursed by the Arkansas Medicaid Program 

 

4. Responsible State Agency 

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

 

5. Application Process 

Providers must complete a provider enrollment and contract package (AppMaterial) through an independent contractor 

 

6. Required Documentation 

  • Completed provider enrollment and contract package 
  • Copy of all certifications and licenses 
  • Verification of compliance with enrollment criteria 

 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline is not specified. However, providers must adhere to DDS ACS Waiver regulations as outlined in the provider manual 

 

8. Pre-Application Process 

Interested parties should contact the DDS Intake and Referral by calling 501-683-5687 or submitting an online request for services 

 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While not explicitly mentioned for Residential Habilitation Services, providers must adhere to all applicable standards for professional conduct and quality care 

 

10. Additional Notes 

  • Services must be reasonable and medically necessary 
  • The waiting period for services to begin could extend to about 10 years from the listing date 
  • Applicants must have a severe, chronic developmental disability as defined under Arkansas Statute Ann. 20-48-101 and Act 729 of 1993 

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