Get Arkansas Medicaid Referral Form

If you have any questions about the updated Access.Arkansas.gov when you start using, you can: Call our support line at 1-855-372-1084. Call or visit your local county office | Find your county office.

Referrals for ongoing services require renewal at least every 6 months.

Typically, a Medicaid application takes 3 to 6 months to process, unless a disability determination needs to be made. The process time can also increase if the required documentation is not provided promptly. The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid program in Arkansas.

Procedures can require authorization regardless of whether they are performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A registered nurse Clinical Services Specialist initially screens the prior authorization requests.

You can contact Department of Human Services (DHS) by calling 1-855-372-1084. If you cannot call 1-855-372-1084, go to a local DHS office.

You can update your information on the phone, online, or in-person: Call the Renew Arkansas hotline at 1-844-872-2660. Go online at access.arkansas.gov. Visit your local DHS county office to update your information (find your local office here)

Medicaid and ARKids First cover emergency care only in a medical emergency. You do not need a referral from your PCP.

Except for emergency services, post-stabilization services, and services provided to you during an approved inpatient admission, all services from an out-of-network provider must be prior authorized. Claims for services from out-of-network providers that are not approved before the service is given may be denied.

Typically, a Medicaid application takes 3 to 6 months to process, unless a disability determination needs to be made. The process time can also increase if the required documentation is not provided promptly. The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid program in Arkansas.

Medicaid expansion covers adults with income up to 138% of the poverty level, and the Arkansas Works waiver, approved by the Obama administration, included a provision that allows the state to charge premiums (2% of income) for Medicaid expansion enrollees with income between 100% and 138% of the poverty level.

Other Important Numbers Arkansas Medicaid Claims Questions Information Line (coverage, bills, beneficiary denial letters, or other services)1-800-482-5431Arkansas Medicaid Complaint Hotline (for complaints about healthcare)1-888-987-12002 more rows

Medicaid and ARKids First cover emergency care only in a medical emergency. You do not need a referral from your PCP.

If you have any questions about the updated Access.Arkansas.gov when you start using, you can: Call our support line at 1-855-372-1084. Call or visit your local county office | Find your county office.

Referrals for ongoing services require renewal at least every 6 months.

Typically, a Medicaid application takes 3 to 6 months to process, unless a disability determination needs to be made. The process time can also increase if the required documentation is not provided promptly. The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid program in Arkansas.

Procedures can require authorization regardless of whether they are performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A registered nurse Clinical Services Specialist initially screens the prior authorization requests.

You can contact Department of Human Services (DHS) by calling 1-855-372-1084. If you cannot call 1-855-372-1084, go to a local DHS office.

You can update your information on the phone, online, or in-person: Call the Renew Arkansas hotline at 1-844-872-2660. Go online at access.arkansas.gov. Visit your local DHS county office to update your information (find your local office here)

Medicaid and ARKids First cover emergency care only in a medical emergency. You do not need a referral from your PCP.

Except for emergency services, post-stabilization services, and services provided to you during an approved inpatient admission, all services from an out-of-network provider must be prior authorized. Claims for services from out-of-network providers that are not approved before the service is given may be denied.

Typically, a Medicaid application takes 3 to 6 months to process, unless a disability determination needs to be made. The process time can also increase if the required documentation is not provided promptly. The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid program in Arkansas.

Medicaid expansion covers adults with income up to 138% of the poverty level, and the Arkansas Works waiver, approved by the Obama administration, included a provision that allows the state to charge premiums (2% of income) for Medicaid expansion enrollees with income between 100% and 138% of the poverty level.

Other Important Numbers Arkansas Medicaid Claims Questions Information Line (coverage, bills, beneficiary denial letters, or other services)1-800-482-5431Arkansas Medicaid Complaint Hotline (for complaints about healthcare)1-888-987-12002 more rows

Medicaid and ARKids First cover emergency care only in a medical emergency. You do not need a referral from your PCP.