Arkansas Medicaid Program
Arkansas
What is 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.
Administration
Arkansas Medicaid Program is administered by Arkansas.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
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:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,652 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,963 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
Application Details
What is the application process for 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.