1. (a)

   1. (1) Individuals with organic or inorganic speech and hearing disorders may be scheduled for evaluation and therapy by an approved therapist.
   2. (2) The counselor will furnish the therapist with information needed to provide services.

2. (b) Procedures — Speech and hearing therapeutic services.

   1. (1) Documentation of the action to be taken will be made in the case note.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Medical reports and recommendations will be obtained from the attending physician and attached to the ECF.
      2. (B) After ninety (90) days of therapy services, a new evaluation/prescription is needed.

   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)

      1. (A) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services fee schedule.
      2. (B) See Appendix I.
   6. (6) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for Status 18 if needed.
   7. (7) Key required information into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   8. (8)

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

   9. (9)

      1. (A) Required information must be keyed 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.
   10. (10) Refer to out-of-state policy limitations, if necessary.
   11. (11) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences requires special payment.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.