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Arkansas Medicaid Program

undefined Arkansas Medicaid Program?


Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by federal Medicaid law and regulations.

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by federal Medicaid law and regulations.

undefined Arkansas Medicaid Program?


To be eligible for Arkansas Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Arkansas, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Age 65 and older
  • Under age 19
  • Blind
  • Disabled
  • Pregnant
  • The parent or the relative who is caretaker of a child with an absent, disabled, or unemployed parent
  • Living in a nursing home
  • Under age 21 and in foster care
  • In medical need of certain home- and community-based services
  • Disabled, including working disabled

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$19,392
2$26,228
3$33,064
4$39,900
5$46,737
6$53,573
7$60,409
8$67,245

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,836 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Arkansas Medicaid Program?


To apply, visit the Medicaid Eligibility page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.

To apply online, please visit the Access Arkansas online application portal.

You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.


To learn more about the program, please visit the Arkansas Medicaid page.

For additional details, please visit the Medicaid & CHIP Policies page and select your state.