Contact Info and Descriptions for all Arkansas Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers

The following is a list of all Arkansas 1915(c) Waivers by name - complete with a description, contact information and web link.

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: AR
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows for persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, integrated support services, specialized medical supplies and case management.
Contact Information:
(501) 682-8662
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
MR/DD 2001 participant data
MR/DD 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged

State: AR
Waiver name: Elder Choices
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services offered under this program include: adult day care, adult foster care, chore and homemaker services, home delivered meals, emergency response, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Elder Choices contact information; (800) 981-4457
State waiver website:
Elder Choices website
Program Data:
Elder Choices 2001 participant data
Elder Choices 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled

State: AR
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver will allow individuals aged 21+ who meet the intermediate nursing home level of care to remain living in the community, including in a congregate setting. Services covered under this waiver include 24-hour supervision and limited nursing services.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2001.

Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled

State: AR
Waiver name: Alternatives
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21-64 who meet the criteria for intermediate nursing home care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: attendant care and environmental modification. Persons must be able to supervise their service providers whom they may choose from the list of eligible providers.
Contact Information:
Alternatives contact information; (800) 981-4457
State waiver website:
Alternatives website
Program Data:
Alternatives 2001 participant data
Alternatives 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Children

State: AR
Waiver name: Children's Services Respite
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 18 and under with physical disabilities who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Respite is the only service offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
(800) 482-5850 Ext 22270
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2001.

State: AR
Waiver name: Children's Services Respite
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 18 and under with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Respite is the only service offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
(800) 482-5850 Ext 22270
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2001.