Arkansas DHS - Division of County Operations / Division of Medical Services
ARKids First (A and B)
Arkansas Medicaid/CHIP health coverage for children under 19 based on family income. ARKids A is free full Medicaid; ARKids B is lower-cost coverage with small copays for somewhat higher incomes.
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Health CoverageBirth to 3Ages 3–5School ageTransition (14–21)
Who qualifies
- Age
- Birth through 18
- Needs
- Not required
- Income
- ARKids A: up to 142% FPL (e.g., $3,905/mo for a family of 4). ARKids B: up to 211% FPL (e.g., $5,802.50/mo for a family of 4). A 5% income disregard may apply. Limits effective for applications on/after 04/2026.
- Resources
- No resource limit
What it covers
- Full Medicaid benefits (ARKids A), including EPSDT screenings and therapies
- Limited-benefit coverage with copays (ARKids B)
- 12-month continuous eligibility
- Retroactive coverage up to 3 months before application
How to apply
- 1Apply online at access.arkansas.gov
- 2Or request a paper application from your county DHS office
Verified from official documentsLast checked September 24, 2026
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