Rules for Private Care Agencies in Arkansas, 20 CAR pt. 49
Department of Health
- Status
- Reviewed by ALC
- Citation
- 20 CAR pt. 49
- Comment deadline
- Aug 4, 2026
- Public hearing
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- ALC review
- Sep 17, 2026 · item B.3.d · ALC Administrative Rules
- Effective
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The proposed amendments to the Rules for Private Care Agencies in Arkansas are to allow home caregivers that have previously received defined training to not repeat the defined training (Act 643); revise the definition of “contractor” to state “does not receive a Form W-2,” remove “independent” as a descriptor for contractor, and add “contracted individuals” to the same requirement as employee (Act 647); and remove certification by DHS DPSQA, add requirement for reimbursement through Arkansas Medicaid Program, and remove regional offices language (Act 853).
No public hearing was held on this rule. The public comment period expired on August 4, 2026. The agency indicated that it received no comments.
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