Find out if your child qualifies for ARKids First in Arkansas
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For a household of 3, the ARKids First income limit for a child under 19 in Arkansas is $4,918 a month ($59,011 a year), which is 216% of the federal poverty level.
ARKids First is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Arkansas. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Arkansas ARKids First!
ARKids First! provides health insurance coverage to thousands of children across Arkansas who might otherwise go without coverage.
ARKids First! has expanded and will now offer two coverage options based on family income:
ARKids A
Provides comprehensive, low-cost or no-cost coverage for families with lower incomes. There is no charge when your child is enrolled in ARKids A.
ARKids B
Provides coverage for families with higher incomes who do not have health insurance for their children. Co-payments are required for some services under ARKids B.
What is the difference between ARKids A and B?
ARKids First-A is Medicaid for children. ARKids First-B is for children under age 19 whose families who earn too much money to qualify for regular Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage.
What is the income limit for ARKids in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, ARKids A covers children in families earning up to 147% of the federal poverty level, while ARKids B covers families with income up to 216%.
| Household Size | 147% Income Limit | 216% Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,955 | $2,873 |
| 2 | $2,651 | $3,895 |
| 3 | $3,347 | $4,918 |
| 4 | $4,043 | $5,940 |
| 5 | $4,738 | $6,962 |
| 6 | $5,434 | $7,985 |
| 7 | $6,130 | $9,007 |
| 8 | $6,826 | $10,030 |
How do I apply for Arkansas ARKids First?
Both programs can be applied through a single application at ACCESS Arkansas, which determines eligibility for ARKids A (Medicaid) and ARKids B (CHIP).
Arkansas Department of Human Services
ARKids First! Hotline
(888) 474-8275
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- Ada Hu