235.18.22 Ark. Code R. 008 - 224-25-5-16 Fee Waiver

Rule For Act 725 of 2021

224-25-5-16

(a) An applicant may receive a waiver of the initial licensure fee, if eligible. Eligible applicants are applicants who:

(1) Are applying as a Sole Proprietor; and

(2) Are receiving assistance through the Arkansas, or current state of residence equivalent, Medicaid Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or the Lifeline Assistance Program; or

(3) Were approved for unemployment within the last twelve (12) months; or

(4) Have an income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty income guidelines.

(b) Upon Agency request applicants shall provide documentation showing their receipt of benefits from the appropriate State Agency.

(1) For Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or the Lifeline Assistance Program, documentation from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), or current state of residence equivalent agency; or

(2) For unemployment benefits approval in the last twelve (12) months, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, or current state of residence equivalent agency; or

(3) For proof of income, copies of all United States Internal Revenue Service Forms indicating applicant's total personal income for the most recent tax year e.g., "W2," "1099," etc.

(c) Applicants shall attest that they are entitled to the fee waiver and that the documentation provided under (b) is a true and correct copy. Fraudulent or fraudulently obtained documentation shall be grounds for denial or revocation of license.

Notes

235.18.22 Ark. Code R. 008

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 47 Number 08, Effective 8/6/2022