1. (a)

   1. (1) Medication can be provided throughout the program and ninety (90) days following placement.
   2. (2) The counselor must verify the need for ongoing medication with documentation from either the medical consultant or the individual’s personal care physician.
   3. (3) The counselor will provide assistance with generic medications unless medically necessary for nongeneric brands.
   4. (4) Client will be responsible for cost associated for nongeneric brands if not approved by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

2. (b) Procedures — Medication.

   1. (1) Documentation of the action to be taken will be made in the case note.
   2. (2) Medical reports and recommendations, including prescription, will be obtained from the attending physician and attached to the ECF.

   3. (3)

      1. (A) Medical consultant’s review is required and attached to the ECF.
      2. (B) See Appendix E.
   4. (4) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services vendor list or secure W-9 from new vendor.
   5. (5) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for Status 18 if needed.
   6. (6) Required information must be keyed into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   7. (7)

      1. (A) When the billing statement is received, verify the individual received the service.
      2. (B) Document in the ECF.

   8. (8)

      1. (A) Key required information into the case management system for payment.
      2. (B) Support staff will be responsible for making payments.
      3. (C) Payment will not be processed without an attached bill from the vendor.
   9. (9) Refer to out-of-state policy limitations, if necessary.
   10. (10) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences requires special payment.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.