Upcoming Public Hearings

In accordance with federal and state law, the Division of Medical Services (DMS) of the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) must notify the public of its intent to hold public hearings and must make available a public comment period.

Locations, dates and times for public hearings will be published below after scheduling is finalized.

Comments may be provided during scheduled public hearings or in writing during the public comment period. To submit comments, write to

Division of Medical Services
Office of Policy Coordination and Promulgation
P.O. Box 1437 (Slot S295)
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437

If you need this material in an alternative format, such as large print, please contact the Office of Policy Coordination and Promulgation at 501-320-6429.

Upcoming Public Hearings

Public Hearing / Location	Hearing Date	Hearing Time
Public Hearing for Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE) Model of Service Delivery View or print the Notice of Rule Making regarding proposed state plan amendment, revisions to the 1915(b) and (c) waivers to implement PASSE and upcoming public hearings. Springdale Public Library 405 South Pleasant Street Springdale Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled 105 East Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas	10/26/18 11/5/18	4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for Fee-for-Service (FFS) Adult Behavioral Health Services for Community Independence Manual View or print the Notice of Rule Making regarding proposed 1915(i) Fee-for-Service (FFS) Adult Behavioral Health Services for Community Independence Manual and upcoming public hearings. Springdale Public Library 405 South Pleasant Street Springdale Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled 105 East Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas	10/26/18 11/5/18	4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled 105 East Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas	7/26/18	5:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearings Regarding Arkansas Medicaid Task and Hour Standards (LTSS Reforms) View or print the Notice of Rule Making regarding proposed reforms and upcoming public hearings. Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Chad Colley Blvd Fort Smith, AR Drew Memorial Hospital Conf. A. 778 Scoggin Dr. Monticello, AR UA Hope Hempstead Hall 2500 South Main St. Hope, AR Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled 105 E Roosevelt Rd. Little Rock, AR St. Bernard’s Medical Center Auditorium 225 E. Jackson Ave. Jonesboro, AR	10/15/18 10/18/18 10/22/18 10/29/18 11/7/18	5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearings for Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE) View the Notice of Rule Making regarding PASSE. (Word, new window) Arkansas Independent Assessment (ARIA) New-18 Provider Manual View the Notice of Rule Making regarding ARIA. (Word, new window) Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual 3-18 and Certification Manual View the Notice of Rule Making regarding the proposed amendments to the OBHS provider manual and Behavioral Health Agency Certification Manual hearings. (Word, new window) Repeal of Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver Provider Manual and CES Waiver Minimum Certification Standards and Amendments to DDS Policy 1091 View the Notice of Rule Making regarding the proposed CES Waiver repeal hearings. (Word, new window) Supplemental Rebate Agreements View the Notice of Rule Making regarding the supplemental rebate agreements hearings. (Word, new window) Central Arkansas Library System Darragh Center Auditorium 100 Rock Street Little Rock, AR Hempstead Hall, Blevins Suite University of Arkansas at Hope 2500 South Main Street Hope, Arkansas Drew Memorial Hospital Conference Room A 778 Scoggin Drive Monticello, Arkansas	8/20/18 9/6/18 9/4/18	5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled 105 East Roosevelt Road Little Rock, Arkansas	7/26/18	5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 Hempstead Hall University of Arkansas at Hope 2500 South Main St. Hope, Arkansas	7/24/18	5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 Drew Memorial Hospital 778 Scoggin Drive Monticello, Arkansas	7/12/18	5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 7000 Chad Colley Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas	7/11/18	5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for ARChoices 1-18 NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Wilson Hall, ASU Campus 2405 Aggie Road Jonesboro, Arkansas	7/9/18	5:00 p.m.
Arkansas Works Post Award Forum Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center 4800 W. 10th Street Little Rock, AR 72204	6/26/18	10:00 a.m.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Telemedicine Policy Changes View or print the notice of rule making regarding the Telemedicine public hearing. Central Arkansas Library System Darragh Center Auditorium 100 Rock Street	4/30/18	5:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Changes to Division of Developmental Disability Services (DDS) Policy View or print the notice of rule making regarding the DDS public hearing. Central Arkansas Library System Darragh Center Auditorium 100 Rock Street	4/18/18	5:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Episodes of Care and the Arkansas Medicaid State Plan View or print the notice of rule making regarding this public hearing. Central Arkansas Library System Darragh Center Auditorium 100 Rock Street	10/25/17	4:30 p.m.