(a) All reconsiderations and appeals of Division of Developmental Disabilities Services decisions shall be made in accordance with the:

1. (1) Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.;
2. (2) Medicaid Fairness Act, Arkansas Code § 20-77-1701 et seq.; and
3. (3) Medicaid Provider Manual §§ 160.000, 190.000, and 191.000.

(b)

1. (1) Reconsiderations will be heard by the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services or their designee, and must be filed within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the denial notice.
2. (2) Reconsideration requests should be mailed to: DDS Director’s Office P.O. Box 1437, Slot N501 Little Rock, AR 72201-1437