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Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act | Arkansas Department of Human Services

Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act

606 Pine Street, Mena, AR 71953

Eligibility
Eligibility for the program depends on the following:Disability Requirement - A child must meet the Social Security Administration's (SSA) definition of disabled (or Medical Review Team will assess records)Medical Necessity And Appropriateness Of Care RequirementFinancial RequirementPlease see application packet and website for details.
Hours
Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
(479) 394-3100
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Polk County Department of Human Services

(855) 372-1084
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Toll Free Information and Assistance Line

Languages
English
Interpretation services
Other languages may be available. Please call for information.
Application process
Application packet available at the following URL:https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020_TEFRA_ApplicationPacket.pdfPackets may be submitted to local DHS office.
Fees
Fees may vary. Please contact program for more information.
Service area
AR
A Medicaid program that can help families with children younger than 19 years old who have a disability receive care in their homes rather than an institution.The TEFRA program can help pay for the cost of those services for eligible children. Some families will not have to pay anything as part of the program. Others pay a premium on a sliding scale, depending on their income.Note: Children who live in an institution or receive extended care in an institution are not eligible for TEFRA.
Last assured
04/13/2023
Providing organization
Arkansas Department of Human Services
State agency that ensures citizens are healthy, safe and enjoying a high quality of life.