Welcome to Arkansas Medicaid. All systems are currently online. Timely Filing Issues. Updated 1. 0/1. 4/1.
TEFRA See: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1983. Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 Legislation in the United States, passed in 1982, that. The Arkansas TEFRA program is coordinated by the Office of Long Term Care. For more information about the program, contact the Office of Long Term Care at.
In an effort to resolve claims denied for eligibility beginning with dates of service on 1. Arkansas Medicaid has made modifications to bypass the timely filing edits. Claims are to be submitted electronically. Providers must verify that an eligibility segment for the dates of service in question is available on file and verify that a PCP, if required, is on file before the claim is submitted. Providers will have an open window between October 1.
The child's parent or guardian can apply for TEFRA at the DHS office in the child's county of residence. Applications also are accepted at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Arkansas currently has three waivers that are open to children. Two are HCBS 1915(c) Medicaid waivers and one is a TEFRA-like program. While the TEFRA-like program. MCYSHN and DHS 8-10-10 TEFRA SUMMARY. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 is a federal law that allows states to make Medical.
April 1. 5, 2. 01. A listing of permissible reasons for qualifying claims may be obtained on this FAQ document (PDF, new window) along with other pertinent information.
TEFRA gives states the option to provide Medicaid coverage to children with severe disabilities who require an institutional level of care, regardless of family income.
CLAIMS FILED BY PROVIDERS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE IDENTIFIED LISTING WILL BE REVIEWED AND RECOUPED. Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) will conduct a timely filing webinar on October 7, 2. Get more information about the webinar. Comment Period Extended for Proposed Rules for Public Comment. Added 1. 0/1. 7/1. The comment period for proposed rules set to expire on October 1. November 1. 3, 2.
View the proposed rules still available for public comment. ICD- 1. 0CM and PCS codes.
Added 9/2. 8/1. 6New, revised, and deleted 2. ICD- 1. 0CM and PCS codes are not yet updated in the Arkansas Medicaid claims processing system. Suspended claims are being recycled. Providers who had claims deny for EOB 9. We appreciate your patience. Update on the Removal of the 2. Cap. Added 7/8/1.
DMS Program Planning and Development has issued a provider memo to all hospital providers. The State anticipates submitting an application to amend the Demonstration in fall of 2. Health Care Independence Program implemented under the current 1. Arkansas Works, a program reflecting the features now under consideration by the Governor, the Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Healthcare Reform, and the Arkansas Legislature. Get more information regarding the public notice and the proposed extension application to 1.
Waiver. 2. 01. 5 Eligible Hospital (EH) Meaningful Use Attestation. Added 1. 2/4/1. 5The submission date for EH Meaningful Use will be announced as soon as possible. At this time, we expect a late 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Insurance Cards for Private Option Enrollees. Added 1/3/1. 4Private Option enrollees will not receive Medicaid ID cards but will receive insurance cards from their private health plan issuers. Private Option enrollees will use their private insurance cards to access medical services.
Medicaid will provide limited supplemental services for Private Option enrollees, including Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, & Treatment (EPSDT) for 1. These services can be accessed using the Medicaid ID number that was sent to the Private Option enrollee in the plan enrollment notice. Frequently Asked Questions about the Arkansas Health Care Independence Program. Added 9/3. 0/1. 3View or print frequently asked questions about the Arkansas Health.
Care Independence Program. To find out if you are eligible, use the following links.