Arkansas DHS - Division of County Operations
Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Medicaid
Keeps Medicaid for adults disabled before 22 who lost SSI because they started receiving (or got an increase in) Social Security child benefits on a parent's record.
Official Path
Health CoverageTransition (14–21)AdultSenior
Who qualifies
- Age
- 18 and older
- Needs
- Disabled or blind before age 22; lost SSI due to DAC entitlement or increase
- Income
- $994/mo after deducting 100% of the SSA child benefit
- Resources
- $2,000
How to apply
- 1Apply at access.arkansas.gov or county DHS office
Verified from official documentsLast checked September 24, 2026
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