How do I contact Medicaid in Arkansas?

These call centers can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m….Important Phone Numbers for ARKids First Program.

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Phone Number	Department or Agency
1-800-422-6641	Arkansas Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
1-800-275-1131	Arkansas Connect Care
1-800-275-1131	Arkansas Connect Care TDD
1-888-987-1200	Arkansas Medicaid Complaint Hotline

How long does it take to get approved for Medicaid in Arkansas?

3 to 6 months
Typically, a Medicaid application takes 3 to 6 months to process, unless a disability determination needs to be made. The process time can also increase if the required documentation is not provided promptly. The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid program in Arkansas.

What is Medicaid called in Arkansas?

On January 1, 2022, Arkansas Works was replaced by the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program, or ARHOME. ARHOME will continue to offer health care coverage for eligible Arkansans. Just like with Arkansas Works, ARHOME uses Medicaid dollars to buy health care coverage for you from qualified health plans.

How do I report changes to Medicaid in Arkansas?

(Si necesita este formulario en Español, llame al 1-800-482-8988 y pida la versión en Español.) You may call or email the DHS County Office at the phone number or webmail address shown to report changes for your TEA, Medicaid, or SNAP case(s).

What does Medicaid in Arkansas cover?

Arkansas Medicaid pays for over 60% of all births in the state. Medicaid covers 63% of children with special health care needs in Arkansas. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) program provides in-home care for children with disabilities under the age of 19.

Does AR Work Medicaid?

Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME) has replaced Arkansas Works; premiums only allowed through 2022. The Arkansas Works waiver was valid through the end of 2021. As of 2022, the state switched to the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME) waiver demonstration.

Is Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid?

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.

How do I report changes to food stamps in Arkansas?

You may call or email the DHS County Office at the phone number or webmail address shown to report changes for your TEA, Medicaid, or SNAP case(s). Please use the toll-free number provided if the DHS County Office number is long distance.