Arkansas DHS - Division of Medical Services
PASSE (Provider-led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity)
Medicaid managed-care system for people with IDD or complex behavioral health needs. Not a separate eligibility category; it's how your Medicaid services are coordinated, with an assigned care coordinator and person-centered service plan.
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Health CoverageBirth to 3Ages 3–5School ageTransition (14–21)AdultSenior
Who qualifies
- Age
- Any age
- Needs
- Medicaid beneficiary who (1) receives CES Waiver services, OR (2) is on the CES waitlist and receives Medicaid state plan services, OR (3) lives in a private ICF/IID, OR (4) has a behavioral health diagnosis needing more than counseling and medication management. An independent assessment (Optum) determines tier.
What it covers
- Care coordinator
- Person-centered service plan
- Physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy
- Home- and community-based services (respite, supported employment, crisis services, environmental modifications, etc.)
How to apply
- 1You are assigned automatically once eligible
- 2You have 90 days to switch PASSEs after assignment, plus annual open enrollment
Organizations
Arkansas Total Care
1-866-282-6280
Empower Healthcare Solutions
1-866-261-1286
Summit Community Care
1-844-405-4295
CareSource PASSE
1-833-230-2005
Verified from official documentsLast checked September 24, 2026
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