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1. • • Arkansans can now: Submit a single application for an entire family online, by mail or phone, or in person at local county offices statewide Renew their cases or update information online Upload documents Read notices from DHS and set up text and email alerts Check the status of applications or renewals
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   Does Arkansas have a Medicaid program?

   • DHS runs the Medicaid program in Arkansas. Medicaid and Medicare are different programs. Medicare is federal health insurance for people aged 65 and older, and for some people who have a disability. ARKids First is health insurance for children. ARKids First has two programs: ARKids First-A and ARKids First-B.

   Frequently Asked Questions - Arkansas Department of Human Services

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   What's new in Arkansas Medicaid?

   • (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Arkansans applying for or getting health care coverage through Arkansas Medicaid will see new features on the Access.Arkansas.gov website, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Tuesday. The updated system adapts to smart devices and is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

   New Access.Arkansas.Gov Features Make Applying for Medicaid Easier

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   What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare in Arkansas?

   • Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for low-income Arkansans. It uses state and federal money to pay for those services. DHS runs the Medicaid program in Arkansas. Medicaid and Medicare are different programs.

   Frequently Asked Questions - Arkansas Department of Human Services

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   Does Arkansas have a Medicaid spend down program?

   • 1) Medically Needy Pathway– Arkansas has a Spend Down Program for Regular Medicaid / Aged, Blind or Disabled for persons who have income over the Medicaid income limit. This program allows persons to become income-eligible for Medicaid services by spending the majority of their income on medical bills.

   Arkansas Medicaid Eligibility: 2024 Income & Asset Limits

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   When did Medicaid start in Arkansas?

   • The Arkansas Medicaid program was implemented January 1, 1970. Individuals are certified as eligible for Medicaid services through the state’s county Human Services Offices or District Social Security Offices. The Social Security Administration automatically sends SSI beneficiary information to DHS. What are Medicaid and ARKids First?

   Frequently Asked Questions - Arkansas Department of Human Services

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   How long does a Medicaid application take in Arkansas?

   • The Medicaid application process in Arkansas can take up to 3 months, or even longer, from the beginning of the application process through the receipt of the determination letter indicating approval or denial. Generally, it takes one several weeks to complete the application and gather all of the supportive documentation.

   ARChoices in Homecare / Independent Choices from AR Medicaid

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3. humanservices.arkansas.gov › divisions-sharedFrequently Asked Questions - Arkansas Department of Human ...

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   You can apply for ARKids First-A (Medicaid) and ARKids First-B (Child Health Insurance Program Title XXI funded) at the same time. DHS will look at your application and decide whether you qualify for either program.

4. arlegalaid.org › news-events › newsroomDHS just released a proposal with BIG changes to Arkansas's ...

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   Jun 17, 2021 · Thanks to the litigation with Legal Aid of Arkansas undertook with the National Health Law Program and Southern Poverty Law Center, work requirements will no longer threaten anyone's Medicaid eligibility--DHS can't kick anyone off for not complying.

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6. senate.arkansas.gov › senate-news › postsDHS Installs New System to Apply for Benefits - Arkansas Senate

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   Jul 14, 2021 · It is the Arkansas Integrated Eligibility System, and officials are calling it ARIES for short. A DHS official told legislators that it would make a “huge” difference in how people apply for Medicaid, food stamps, welfare and other services.

7. www.medicaidplanningassistance.org › medicaidArkansas Medicaid Eligibility: 2024 Income & Asset Limits

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   May 29, 2024 · AR seniors must have limited income and assets, and a medical need to qualify for Medicaid long-term care. In 2024, a single Nursing Home Medicaid applicant must meet the following criteria: 1) Income under $2,829 / month 2) Assets under $2,000 3) Require a Nursing Home Level of Care.

8. www.medicaidplanningassistance.org › arkansas-arARChoices in Homecare / Independent Choices from AR Medicaid

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Persons can apply for ARChoices in Homecare online at Access Arkansas, by completing and submitting the Arkansas Department of Human Services Long-Term Services and Supports Application, or by contacting their local Department of Human Services (DHS) office.

9. benefits.com › medicaid › arkansas-medicaidOur Guide to Arkansas Medicaid - benefits.com

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   Sep 12, 2024 · 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.