HCBS waivers · Arkansas
Arkansas Medicaid waivers
Arkansas runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
- Waiver programs
- 4
- With a waiting list
- 0
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Arkansas waiver programs
Arkansas runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choices in Homecare WaiverAR.0195Services: adult day health, respite, adult day services, attendant care services, environmental accessibility adaptations/adaptive equipment, home-delivered meals, personal emergency response system, prevocational | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Autism WaiverAR.0936Services: consultative clinical and therapeutic services, individual assessment/treatment development/monitoring, lead therapy intervention, line therapy intervention, therapeutic aides and behavioral reinforcers | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism ages 1-7 years who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Community and Employment Support WaiverAR.0188Services: respite, supported employment, supportive living, specialized medical supplies, adaptive equipment, community transition services, consultation, environmental modifications… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Feb 28, 2027 |
| Living Choices Assisted Living WaiverAR.0400Services: extended Medicaid State plan prescription drugs and living choices assisted living | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2026 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
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What Medicaid waivers does Arkansas have?
Arkansas runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records. They are: Choices in Homecare Waiver; Autism Waiver; Community and Employment Support Waiver; Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver.