Arkansas DHS - Division of County Operations
Workers with Disabilities Medicaid
Full Medicaid for working adults (16-64) with disabilities, with no limit on earnings and no resource limit. Lets people work without losing health coverage.
Official Path
Health CoverageTransition (14–21)Adult
Who qualifies
- Age
- 16 through 64
- Needs
- Significant disability per SSA guidelines (expected to last 12+ months)
- Income
- No limit on earned income. Unearned income (SSDI, VA, etc.) must be at or under the SSI limit ($994 + $20). Spouse/family income not counted. Cost-sharing based on total income.
- Resources
- No resource limit
What it covers
- Full Medicaid (doctor, hospital, therapy, prescriptions, mental health, personal care)
- Can also use waiver services if otherwise eligible
- Retroactive coverage up to 3 months
Timing
Financial eligibility within 45 days; disability verification (if not on SSI/SSDI in last 12 months) can take 90+ days.
How to apply
- 1Apply at your county DHS office or through the Choices in Living Resource Center
- 2Provide proof of work (pay stubs, tax returns, 1099s)
Verified from official documentsLast checked September 24, 2026
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