Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 016 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division 05 - Developmental Disabilities Services
Rule 016.05.21-004 - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Manual Extension
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
DDS COVID-19 RESPONSE
200.000 OVERVIEW
201.000 Authority
The following rules are duly adopted and promulgated by the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) of the Department of Human Services (DHS) under the authority of Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 20-48-606, 20-48-1003 and 25-10-129.
Applicable Guidance:
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127 - March 18, 2020)
CMS Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Increased FMAP
FAQ (question 6):
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law No. 116-136 - March 27, 2020)
202.000 Purpose
In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, DDS identified programs and services that required additional flexibility or changes to adapt to ensuring the health and safety of our clients. This manual details them so that DHS may render uninterrupted assistance and services to our clients.
203.000 Appeals
Appeal requests for the Covid response policies must adhere to
the policy set forth in the Medicaid Provider Manual Section 160.000
Administrative Reconsideration and Appeals which can be accessed at:
204.000 Severability
Each section of this manual is severable from all others. If any section of this manual is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of other sections in this manual and all such other sections shall remain in full force and effect. In such an event, all other sections shall be construed and enforced as if this section had not been included therein.
240.000 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS
247.000 Attendance Payments for Adult Developmental Day Treatment and Early Intervention Day Treatment
Attendance payments are allowable for beneficiaries who attend the clinic in person that day. If a child or an adult attends an EIDT/ ADDT clinic, providers may bill one 15-minute unit encounter for $15.00, Place of Service (49), per beneficiary Monday - Friday.
These services will be available until the termination of the federal public health emergency, including any extensions, or December 31, 2022, whichever occurs first.
248.000 Community and Employment Support Waiver
In response to COVID-19 DMS/DDS will temporarily modify provider types to all Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals employed by Outpatient Behavioral Health Service Agencies to provide Supportive Living Services, including Supplemental Supports to PASSE members.
DMS/DDS further amended the CES Waiver to allow an extension for reassessments and reevaluations for up to one year past the due date; allow the option to conduct evaluations, assessments, and person-centered service planning meetings virtually/remotely in lieu of face-to-face meetings; and allow an electronic method of signing off on required documents such as the person-centered service plan.
These services will be available until the termination of the federal public health emergency, including any extensions, or December 31, 2022, whichever occurs first.
