Arkansas Works Insurance
Arkansas Works is a Medicaid program that offers eligible Arkansans private health insurance coverage. The insurance is offered through qualified health plans from Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield, Arkansas Health & Wellness (Ambetter), and Qualchoice.
Some Arkansas Works enrollees must pay a monthly payment for their insurance, known as a premium. Those enrollees also may have a small payment they will have to make at the doctor's office, known as a co-pay. whether yu have to pay a premium or co-pay depends on your income.
Arkansas Works enrollees with special health needs may be better served through traditional Medicaid. That will be decided based on information you give DHS on your application.
2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines
| Person in household | 100% | 133% | 138% | 150% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,060 | 20,029 | 20,782 | 22,590 |
| 2 | 20,440 | 27,185 | 28,207 | 30,660 |
| 3 | 25,820 | 34,340 | 35,631 | 38,730 |
| 4 | 31,200 | 41,496 | 43,056 | 46,800 |
| 5 | 36,580 | 48,651 | 50,480 | 48,705 |
| 6 | 41,960 | 55,806 | 57,904 | 55,785 |
| 7 | 47,340 | 62,962 | 65,329 | 71,010 |
| 8 | 52,720 | 70,117 | 72,753 | 79,080 |
Anyone who is a Arkansas resident and has income at or below the 150% Federal Poverty level should call Central Arkansas Insurance or fill out the contact information so Fred Hughes can help you apply for benefits.
