Access our printable resource here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n ARKids First<\/b> is full health care coverage for children under age 19 that covers the costs of well-child checkups, doctor visits, immunizations, medications, eye exams, and other medical services. Eligibility for ARKids is based on the size of your family and your household income. While some people do not have to pay any costs for ARKids, some households may have to make payments at the time of service, known as a co-pay, based on their incomes.<\/span><\/p>\n The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) <\/b>is a Medicaid program that can help children younger than 19 years old who have a disability. Applications can be found here<\/a>. The program helps these children get Medicaid services that they might not qualify for otherwise. Children qualify for the TEFRA program based on a medical review process. TEFRA covers therapy, well-child checkups, immunizations, eye exams, dental checkups, and more. Some TEFRA clients must pay a monthly premium payment for services which is based on income. If approved for TEFRA, families can apply for The Arkansas Health Insurance Premium Payment Program online at:<\/span> https:\/\/www.myarhipp.com\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Autism Waiver Services (The Arkansas Autism Partnership), or Autism Waiver<\/b>, provides intensive one-on-one treatment for eligible children ages 18 months through the child\u2019s eighth birthday who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Treatment, including Applied Behavior Analysis, is offered in the child\u2019s home and in community settings. To qualify, a child must have an autism spectrum diagnosis, apply before his or her fifth birthday, and meet the financial eligibility and medical review requirements. Available service slots for the waiver are limited.<\/span><\/p>\n Community Employment Support Waiver (DDS Waiver), also known as the Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Waiver<\/b>, provides services for people with disabilities in their homes such as care coordination, supported living, non-medical transportation, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, supplemental support, consultation, and crisis intervention through DDS-licensed community providers. Approval for the Waiver is based on financial eligibility and a medical review process. Available service slots for the waiver are limited. Parents who apply for CES\/DDS Waiver become part of Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entities (PASSE) manage Medicaid payment for services. This managed care model took effect in Arkansas in 2019. Children\u2019s Therapy TEAM is in-network with all PASSES.<\/span><\/p>\n Early Intervention (EI)\/First Connection<\/b> provides support and services for families and their children, birth to age three who have special needs or developmental delay. Children\u2019s Therapy TEAM is a certified EI provider. Applications must be made online<\/span> https:\/\/ardhs.force.com\/DDSReferral\/s\/fcs-referral-intake<\/span><\/i><\/a>. For support call:1-800-643-8258 or 1-501-682-8158. Email: <\/span>firstconnectionsreferrals@dhs.arkansas.gov.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Supplemental Security Income (SSI)<\/strong> is a federal program that provides disability benefits to children with disabilities who are under 18 years of age. There is an income requirement for SSI. Families can apply online or over the phone: https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/benefits\/ssi\/<\/a><\/em> 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call TTY 1-800-325-0778.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TEAM Resource Library Topic: Funding in Arkansas Access our printable resource here. Applying for State Funding in Arkansas is now offered online for ARKids First, TEFRA, Autism Waiver, and CES\/DDS Waiver at https:\/\/access.arkansas.gov. ARKids First is full health care coverage for children under age 19 that covers the costs of well-child checkups, doctor visits, immunizations, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3002,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Early Intervention (EI Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility act of 1982 (TEFRA): <\/strong>The act allows Arkansas to\u00a0extend Medicaid coverage to certain children with disabilities. This program serves all children, regardless of parent income. Therapy services and\u00a0some adaptive equipment are covered by TEFRA. To qualify for TEFRA, the child must meet\u00a0the following criteria: a) be younger than 19, b) be disabled according to the Supplemental\u00a0Security Income (SSI) definition of a disability, c) the condition must meet medical-necessity requirements, d) cannot have countable resources that exceed $2,000, e) cannot have income that exceeds the long term care Medicaid limit. Parental income and resources are not considered. Only the income and resources of the child are counted. Parents whose annual income exceeds $25,000 will be required to pay a monthly premium to participate in the program.\u00a0TEFRA<\/a> Contact: <\/em>Office (870) 423-3351<\/p>\r\n Department of Developmental Services Waiver (DDS Waiver)<\/strong>: Medicaid home and community based waiver services are available to a limited number of individuals as an alternative to ICF\/MR placement. This program serves all children, regardless of parent income. Under this waiver, individuals may receive services such as following: a) case management, b) waiver coordination, c) supported living services, d) non-medical transportation, e) adaptive equipment, f) environmental modifications, g) supplemental support services, h) consultation services, i) crisis intervention services, through DDS licensed community providers. DDS Waiver has a 4-5 year wait list at this time. Apply now so that services are available to your child in the future. More information is available at www.medicaid.state.ar.us<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0DSS Waiver Contact: <\/em>Carol Cromer (501) 683-0569<\/p>\r\n Programs serving children whose parents meet income criteria<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Medicaid ARKids A and B: <\/strong>These programs offer low-income families a comprehensive package of benefits. For a family of 4, if the parents\u2019 income is around $31,000 or less, you should apply for ARKids A. Medicaid ARKids B provides coverage for families with higher income than ARKids A. For a family of 4, if the parents\u2019 income is around $45,000 or less, you should apply for ARKids B. Applications and more information are available online at www.arkidsfirst.com<\/a><\/em>. Medicaid Contact:<\/em> Local DHS for Washington County (479) 521-1270, Benton County (479) 273-9011.<\/p>\r\n![\"Funding](\"https:\/\/www.childrenstherapyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Funding1-e1448989787573.jpg\")
<\/strong>Applying for State Funding in Arkansas is now offered online for ARKids First, TEFRA, Autism Waiver, and CES\/DDS Waiver at <\/span>https:\/\/access.arkansas.gov<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h6>\n
TEAM Resource Library Topic: Funding in Arkansas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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): <\/strong>This program serves all children, regardless of parent income. It is a statewide funding program to assist any child\u00a0under 3 who qualifies for therapy. The paperwork MUST be signed before the initial evaluation for\u00a0the evaluation to be covered. Children\u2019s Therapy TEAM is a certified Early\u00a0Intervention provider.\u00a0Early Intervention<\/a> Contact: <\/em>Artie Herndon (479)\u00a0444-1918, ext 4<\/p>\r\n