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Since its establishment in 1985, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) has stood as a beacon of support for individuals with disabilities. This non-profit entity draws its financial sustenance from diverse streams, including the Arkansas Department of Human Services (Medicaid) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Further fortifying its mission, ILI receives vital support from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. At its core, Independent Living, Inc. is dedicated to providing individuals with developmental disabilities the tools and opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives. Through services that champion independence, ILI creates a supportive environment where individuals can flourish and navigate their unique paths to a fulfilling life.

While headquartered in Harrison, Arkansas, ILI extends its reach far beyond. It holds a license from the Department of Human Services to serve residents in Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, and Newton counties. This expansive reach ensures that the impact of ILI’s services touches lives across a broad spectrum of communities. As a non-profit organization, ILI operates under the guidance of a dedicated Board of Directors committed to fostering inclusivity and empowerment. 

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
ARChoices
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Choices in Living Resource Center
Arkansas Choices in Living
  • General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
  • Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
  • AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
  • General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

ARChoices

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Arkansas Choices in Living

Choices in Living Resource Center

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
Benefits
  • Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
  • AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
Benefits
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Eligibility
  • General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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