Small minority blocks popular “Private Option” bill
Small minority blocks popular “Private Option” bill Earlier today, a small minority of Arkansas lawmakers defied the will of the majority of Arkansans – and House of Representatives members – […]
“Private Option” good for veterans
“Private Option” good for veterans Arkansas veterans would benefit greatly from the new affordable coverage options available in the state. Statewide, 20,300 Arkansas veterans are uninsured. The state is considering […]
Strengthening voluntary home visiting programs – a legislative victory
Strengthening voluntary home visiting programs – a legislative victory Today, Gov. Beebe participated in a signing ceremony for Act 528, “An Act to Improve the Health and Stability of Arkansas […]
Medicaid Monday: This is why health coverage matters
Medicaid Monday: This is why health coverage matters On Wednesday, March 6, hundreds gathered on the steps of the State Capitol to show their support for affordable health coverage for […]
New Outreach and Enrollment Opportunities (please apply!)
New Outreach and Enrollment Opportunities (please apply!) New opportunities for affordable health coverage will be here in Arkansas on January 1, 2014. Arkansas still faces decisions about strengthening coverage for […]
What about this “private option” for strengthening Medicaid?
What about this “private option” for strengthening Medicaid? Last week, state officials sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlining a framework for Arkansas’s plan to […]
The debate on extending Medicaid has changed
The debate on extending Medicaid has changed Our goal at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has always been to make sure quality, affordable health coverage is available to every Arkansan that […]
Medicaid Monday: What’s in it for kids?
Medicaid Monday: What’s in it for kids? If you’re reading or watching the news lately, I’m sure you see daily news stories and discussions about Medicaid -both the Medicaid that […]
SISTERS UNITED working to reduce infant mortality
SISTERS UNITED working to reduce infant mortality As part of its efforts to ensure that children grow up healthy, AACF has been part of efforts to reduce infant deaths in […]
Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: It Makes Cents
Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: It Makes Cents It’s been three weeks since the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, and it seems at least one new question has […]