Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME)
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 the federal poverty level, about $15,650 or less, do not pay a premium or any copays for the care they receive.
Those with income above 100% are responsible for paying part of the premium, with a cap of on premiums and copayments of 5% of income applied on a quarterly basis.
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 | $23,006 | $33,491 | $21,597 |
| 2 | $31,091 | $45,261 | $29,187 |
| 3 | $39,176 | $57,031 | $36,777 |
| 4 | $47,261 | $68,801 | $44,367 |
| 5 | $55,346 | $80,571 | $51,957 |
| 6 | $63,431 | $92,341 | $59,547 |
| 7 | $71,516 | $104,111 | $67,137 |
| 8 | $79,601 | $115,881 | $74,727 |
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 (888) 987-1200.