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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Arkansas

Arkansas has 4 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers.

Waiver services in Arkansas are coordinated by a care coordinator, typically through your PASSE care coordination entity. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver (1915(c)), Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver (1915(c) AR.0188), and PASSE (Provider-led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity, 1915(b) full-risk) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your care coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Arkansas Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Arkansas from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, waiver services are coordinated by a care coordinator, typically through your PASSE care coordination entity. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Arkansas Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. ARChoices in Homecare (1915(c)) covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

Medicaid Waivers in Other States