LITTLE
ROCK, Ark., July 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals Arkansas, a leading nonprofit provider
of services for individuals with disabilities, has formally
announced the termination of its contract with Arkansas Total Care
(ARTC), effective January 1, 2025.
This decision is the result of lengthy negotiations, which
concluded without an agreement on reimbursement rates that
adequately cover the costs of delivering high-quality waiver
services.
Ron Ekstrand, CEO of Easterseals
Arkansas, emphasized the importance of this decision: "Our
commitment to our members and their families is paramount. We must
ensure that our staff are compensated competitively to maintain the
high level of care and support that Easterseals Arkansas provides
its members. Unfortunately, the rates offered by Arkansas Total
Care fall short of what is necessary to do this."
Transition Details for Members
Easterseals Arkansas is committed to ensuring the continuity of
care for all members currently with the Arkansas Total Care (ARTC)
PASSE. To continue receiving services from Easterseals Arkansas
after January 1, 2025, these ARTC
members will need to select a new PASSE during the Open Enrollment
period which runs from October 1-31,
2024.
Support and Resources for Members and Families
Easterseals Arkansas will support its members through this
transition by holding information sessions in August and September
to answer questions and share the steps they will need to take
during Open Enrollment.
About Easterseals Arkansas
Easterseals Arkansas has been a leader in disability advocacy
and services for 80 years. Our mission is to empower all
individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in
their communities.
For more information about Easterseals Arkansas, please visit
our website at https://eastersealsar.com/.
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