Easterseals Arkansas Ending Contracts with 3 of 4 Medicaid Managed Care Companies for 2025
As part of a significant shift in business strategy, Easterseals Arkansas is terminating its contracts with three of the four Medicaid managed care companies in the state, effective January 1, 2025. This major overhaul comes after extensive negotiations with the affected companies.
governor’s plan to expand programs that pay for direct care workers, including home aides, saw a significant increase in funding, with an additional .6 million allocated annually. Such efforts are tackled to improve care services, especially for the developmentally disabled.While the primary focus remains on supporting individuals with disabilities such as autism, Easterseals Arkansas has also made significant investments in providing exceptional services, education, and advocacy. By sharpening its focus on its core mission, the organization seeks to maintain its high standards and continue to support those who need it the most.
Over the course of the coming year, Easterseals Arkansas will transition out of these contracts, ensuring as little disruption as possible to the services they provide. This shift in strategy will allow the organization to adapt to the evolving landscape of Medicaid managed care in the state.
For those who rely on these essential services, Easterseals Arkansas remains committed to delivering the high-quality support that is necessary for individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate in their communities to the fullest.
Addressing the challenges that arise from an ongoing shortage of home aides, Easterseals Arkansas continues to navigate the complexities of Medicaid managed care, all while upholding its core values of service, education, and advocacy.
- End of contracts effective January 1, 2025
- Termination due to lengthy negotiations
- Impact on services for individuals with disabilities
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