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Can I collect age information from participants in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

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Age Information Collection Requirements for Participants in Arkansas

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific guidelines or requirements mentioned for collecting age information from participants in Arkansas. However, there are certain regulations related to age discrimination in public employment and participation requirements for providers of targeted case management for beneficiaries age twenty-one (21) and younger eligible for developmental disabilities services.

Age Discrimination in Public Employment

Age discrimination in public employment is prohibited in Arkansas [4.1]. Public employers are not allowed to discriminate against any individual with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s age [4.1]. However, there are exceptions where age is a bona fide occupational qualification, reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the particular business, or where the differentiation is based on reasonable factors other than age [4.1].

Participation Requirements for Providers of Targeted Case Management

Providers of targeted case management services who are restricted to serving beneficiaries age twenty-one (21) and younger who are eligible to receive services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services must be certified by the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services as having successfully completed a DDS Case Management Training Program or be certified as an individual recognized and funded by the Arkansas Department of Education as an early childhood coordinator who is responsible for implementing special education services under PL 99-457 [3.3].

Participation Requirements for Inpatient Psychiatric Providers

Inpatient psychiatric providers enrolling for under age 21 must complete a provider application (Form DMS-652), a Medicaid contract (DMS-653) and a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Form W-9) with the Arkansas Medicaid Program. The provider must also submit copies of all applicable licenses, certifications and accreditations with the provider application (Form DMS-652), Medicaid contract (Form DMS-653) and a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Form W-9) to the Arkansas Medicaid Program. Subsequent renewals of licensure, certification and/or accreditation must be provided when issued. The provider application (Form DMS-652) and Medicaid contract (Form DMS-653) must be approved by the Arkansas Medicaid Program [1.2].

Participation Requirements for Providers of Targeted Case Management for Beneficiaries Ages Sixty (60) and Older Including Archoices in Homecare Waiver Participants

Providers of targeted case management who are restricted to serving persons sixty (60) years of age and older or serving persons ages twenty-one (21) and older with a physical disability and those sixty-five (65) and older who participate in the ARChoices in Homecare (ARChoices) 1915(c) waiver must be certified by the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance (DPSQA) as an organization qualified to provide targeted case management services. In order to be certified by DPSQA, the provider must meet certain qualifications [3.1].

Arkansas Medicaid Participation Requirements for Adult Developmental Day Treatment (Addt) Providers

A provider must meet certain participation requirements to qualify as an Adult Developmental Day Treatment (ADDT) provider under Arkansas Medicaid. The provider must obtain an Adult Developmental Day Treatment license issued by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance, and complete the provider participation and enrollment requirements contained within Section 140.000 of the Arkansas Medicaid manual [5.1].

Participation Requirements for Group Providers of Targeted Case Management for Beneficiaries Age Twenty-One (21) and Younger Eligible for Dds.

In situations where the case manager is a member of a group of case managers, each individual case manager and the group must both enroll according to certain criteria. The group must complete a provider application and Medicaid contract as an Arkansas Medicaid provider of targeted case management services. All group providers are “pay to” providers only. Group providers may bill and receive reimbursement only for services performed by a licensed/certified Medicaid enrolled targeted case manager who is a member of the group [3.2].

Participation Requirements for Group Providers of Targeted Case Management for Beneficiaries Under the Age of Twenty-One (21) Who Are Not Receiving Dds Acs Waiver Services.

In situations where the case manager is a member of a group of case managers, each individual case manager and the group must both enroll according to certain criteria. The group must complete and submit to Provider Enrollment a provider application and Medicaid contract as an Arkansas Medicaid provider of targeted case management services. Enrollment as a Medicaid provider is conditioned upon approval of a completed provider application and the execution of a Medicaid provider contract. Persons and entities that are excluded or debarred under any state or federal law, regulation, or rule are not eligible to enroll, or to remain enrolled, as Medicaid providers. The provider must be licensed or certified to serve their respective target population. All group providers are “pay to” providers only. Group providers may bill and receive reimbursement only for services performed by a licensed/certified Medicaid enrolled case manager who is a member of the group [3.4].

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific guidelines or requirements mentioned for collecting age information from participants in Arkansas. However, age discrimination in public employment is prohibited, and there are participation requirements for providers of targeted case management for beneficiaries age twenty-one (21) and younger eligible for developmental disabilities services.

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