Jonesboro health system continues to expand Medicaid program for high-risk pregnancies

A northeast Arkansas hospital system announced Tuesday it’s continuing to expand access to a program for pregnant patients on ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Federal agency rejects plans to boost Arkansas Medicaid’s dental benefits, chronic pain coverage

Arkansas officials told lawmakers on Thursday they are exploring their options after a federal agency rejected their plan to ...

Arkansas agency will continue personal care assessments for Medicaid recipients after lawmakers object to proposed change

In response to concerns raised by lawmakers, the state Department of Human Services on Wednesday withdrew a proposed rule ...

Get a job or lose Medicaid? Arkansas and Georgia show it's not that simple.

Arkansas and Georgia both imposed job requirements for Medicaid recipients. Advocates said the programs added red tape and administrative costs.

Arkansas lawmakers fighting for better dental access in the state

Lawmakers across the state of Arkansas are fighting to make better dental access available across the Natural State.
KTVZ

How to meet the new Medicaid work requirement: A state-by-state guide

GoodRx reports Medicaid work requirements for adults in 40 states will begin Jan. 1, 2027, potentially causing 5 million to ...
Becker's Dental Review

Arkansas lawmakers weigh alternatives to boost Medicaid dental program after CMS rejection: 5 notes

Arkansas lawmakers must consider new options to boost support for its Medicaid dental program after CMS rejected several measures, CBS affiliate THV 11 reported Jan. 15. Five notes: 1. The state ...

Consultants tell Arkansas to integrate social and workforce services

Looking to end the "silos" that make navigating the state's bureaucratic maze of welfare and workforce programs overly ...