Programs

Arkansas

TBI Lead Agency

AK Dept. of Health and Human Services
Center for Health Protection
Div. of Health
4815 West Markham
Little Rock, AR  72205

Gail Gannaway
501-661-2305
501-661-2055 (Fax)

Service Delivery

 In Arkansas Medicaid covers hospitalization and some rehabilitative services while in the hospital for all ages. For persons over age 21, there are limited post-acute services and these are fee-for-service. Adults age 21 and older with TBI can access some services through a variety of agencies such as rehabilitation services by contacting a service coordinator or vocational rehabilitation counselor if they meet eligibility criteria. These are funded through Medicaid or general revenue. Children with TBI seek services through medical services or when identified under IDEA, through local school districts.

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HRSA-Funded Projects

Arkansas received a Planning Grant in 2001-02 and is working on the Planning Grant's activities with the purpose of setting in place those activities that would enhance writing an Implementation Grant.

Find more information on this State's project in its current grant profile.

Promising Practices

Arkansas has been nationally recognized as a model for inclusiveness in its Olmstead Plan.