Division of Medical Services

The Department of Human Services (DHS) runs the Medicaid program in Arkansas. Medicaid and Medicare are different programs. Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for needy and low-income persons. It uses state and federal government money. Medicare is federal health insurance. It pays for medical services for aged and disabled persons.

For additional information about Medicaid in Arkansas, please visit the Arkansas Medicaid website.

Oversight

Office of Long Term Care 

Services

Below are the current services and programs offered by the Division of Medical Services. Click the name of the service for a link to additional information and related website links.   

Contact Information

Office Address Phone/TDD/Fax Email
  • Division of Medical ServicesP.O. Box 1437, Slot S401
    Little Rock, AR 72203-1437    		501-682-8292
    TDD: 501-682-6789
    Fax: 501-682-1197
  • Office of Long Term CareP.O. Box 8059, Slot S409
    Little Rock, AR 72203-1437    		501-682-8487
    TDD: 501-682-6789
    Fax: 501-682-1197    		Email

Staff

Name Title Phone
  • Andrew Allison, Ph.D.DMS Director501-682-8292
    Fax: 501-682-1197    		Email
  • Marilyn StricklandChief Operating Officer501-682-8329
    Fax: 501-682-1197    		Email
  • Thomas CarlisleAD Financial Activities501-682-8366
    Fax: 501-682-2263    		Email
  • Sheena OlsonAD Medical Services501-683-4997
    Fax: 501-682-1197    		Email
  • Drenda HarkinsAD Medicaid Mgt501-682-2401Email
  • Tami HarlanAD Medicaid Policy & Contracts501-682-8303
    Fax: 501-682-8013    		Email
  • Carol ShockleyAD Office of Long Term Care501-682-8486
    Fax: 501-682-1197    		Email
  • Suzette BridgesAD Pharmacy501-683-4120
    Fax: 501-683-4124    		Email