422,112 Arkansans At Risk of Losing Medicaid when Public Health Emergency Ends
Beginning on April 1, some Arkansans enrolled in Medicaid will begin to lose their coverage for the first time since early 2020.
AACF Statement on Maternal Health Care Initiatives
The Governor's proposals are a step in the right direction, but they fall short of making policy changes that could make a significant difference in our dismal maternal and infant health outcomes.
For Healthy Pregnancies, Arkansas Should Streamline Medicaid Eligibility
During the first half of this year, applicants waited an average of 70 days to have their applications approved.
New Report Finds Medicaid Expansion Leads to Healthier Mothers and Babies
A new report shows Arkansas saw one of the sharpest declines in the uninsured rate for women of childbearing age following the state’s decision to expand Medicaid. Between 2013 and 2017, the uninsured rate for women ages 18-44 declined...
The Governor’s State of the State Address: What Was Left Unsaid?
Governor Asa Hutchinson kicked off the 2018 fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly today with a review of his administration’s major accomplishments while outlining his priorities for the upcoming session. While there was good news to be found...