Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me
Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME), previously known as Arkansas Works, is a Medicaid program that offers eligible Arkansans health insurance coverage.
Most ARHOME beneficiaries receive their coverage through private Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) provided by one of two private health insurance carriers:
- Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield
- Arkansas Health & Wellness (Ambetter)
Individuals at or below 100% of FPL do not pay a premium or any copays for the care they receive. Those with income above 100% pay a $13 premium each month for their coverage or up to $240 per year for copayments to providers.
FAQ #
Who gets Medicaid in Arkansas? #
Most people who can get Medicaid in Arkansas are in one of these groups:
- 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.
What is the income limit for Arkansas Medicaid? #
As Arkansas is expanding Medicaid coverage, nearly all uninsured Arkansans age 19-64 with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level may gain coverage under the ACA. Children and pregnant women are eligible at higher income levels.
| Arkansas Medicaid | 147% | 214% | 138% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,430 | $31,200 | $20,120 |
| 2 | $28,990 | $42,200 | $27,210 |
| 3 | $36,540 | $53,200 | $34,310 |
| 4 | $44,100 | $64,200 | $41,400 |
| 5 | $51,660 | $75,200 | $48,490 |
| 6 | $59,210 | $86,200 | $55,590 |
| 7 | $66,770 | $97,200 | $62,680 |
| 8 | $74,320 | $108,200 | $69,770 |
A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size is applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above.
Where do I apply for Medicaid in Arkansas? #
Online enrollment is now available through ACCESS Arkansas — where uninsured Arkansas can apply for Medicaid, ARKids First! and other State’s benefit programs.
If you have any questions about your health care coverage, please call 1-888-987-1200.