A. The DHS PCSP/CC Nurse is responsible for developing a PCSP that includes both waiver and non-waiver services. Once developed, the PCSP is signed by the DHS PCSP/CC Nurse authorizing the services.

B. PCSP developed on or after the effective date of this Provider Manual may not include attendant care services unless the PCSP provides for at least 64 hours per month of personal care services. Attendant care services are intended to supplement personal care services available under the Medicaid state plan.

C. The PCSP signed by the DHS PCSP/CC Nurse will suffice as the “Personal Care Authorization” for services required in the Personal Care Program.

The responsibility of developing a personal care service plan is not placed with the PCSP/CC Nurse. The personal care provider is still required to complete a service plan, as described in the Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Provider Manual.

D. For ARChoices participants who have chosen to receive their personal care services through the IndependentChoices Program, the PCSP, signed by a PCSP/CC Nurse will serve as the authorization for personal care services for up to one year from the date of the PCSP/CC Nurse signature.