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 Rules 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 Rules Promulgation at 501-396-6428.

Upcoming Public Hearings

Public Hearing / Location	Hearing Date	Hearing Time
Public Hearing for ARChoices in Homecare Home and Community-Based 2176 Waiver, Living Choices Assisted Living, and Personal Care Medicaid Provider Manuals, ARChoices and Living Choices Waiver Amendments, Medical Services policy C-265, I-630-I-640, and L-120 Remote Access View or print the notice of public hearing for LTSS Rules and Evaluation Changes. Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-888-808-6929 and entering the conference code, 1697755.	10/29/20	10:00 a.m.
Public Hearing for SPA #2020-023 Physicians’ Evaluation and Management Code Rate Increase Remote Access Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-774-220-4000 and entering the conference code, 8426607.	10/29/20	11:00 a.m.
Public Hearing for Hospital Acute Crisis Units Remote Access Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-774-220-4000 and entering the conference code, 8426607.	10/23/20	3:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for DHS/DDS Rule Amendment for Occupational, Physicial, and Speech-Language Therapy View or print the notice of public hearing for Occupational, Physicial, and Speech-Language Therapy proposed rule amendment. Remote Access Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-888-240-3210 and entering the conference code, 1952539.	10/23/20	1:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for Early Intervention Day Treatment provider manual update (EIDT-1-20) and DDS EIDT Rules Remote Access Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-888-431-3632 and entering the conference code, 2152067.	10/16/20	12:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for Community and Employment Supports (CES) Home and Community Based Waiver Remote Access Individuals can access this public hearing by calling 1-888-240-3210 and entering the conference code, 4527581.	9/14/20	1:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for Autism Waiver and the Autism Waiver Medicaid Provider Manual Darragh Center Auditorium Main Library 100 Rock Street Little Rock, AR 72201	1/7/20	4:00 p.m.