Are you an Arkansas resident with questions about your health care coverage? This guide explains the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME) program and how it impacts your health insurance choices. For specific inquiries about your eligibility, please contact the Division of County Operations.
Open Enrollment is the period to review and make changes to your health insurance plan. From November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024, you have the opportunity to switch plans or insurance companies. To explore your options and make changes, visit the Arkansas Medicaid member portal: https://portal.mmis.arkansas.gov/armedicaid/member.
To ensure your new health insurance plan begins on January 1, 2024, it’s important to complete any changes by December 12, 2023. Changes made after this date but before January 15, 2024, will still be processed. If you are satisfied with your current health insurance plan and wish to continue with it, no action is needed. You will automatically remain in your existing plan.
For questions regarding your current health insurance coverage, reaching out to your insurance agent or carrier is recommended. If you are interested in learning more about the new health insurance options available under the ARHOME program, please contact the insurance carriers listed on the website provided above. Should you encounter any technical issues with the website, assistance is available at 1-855-550-3974.
Discovering More About ARHOME
The ARHOME program, which stands for Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me, launched on January 1, 2022, replacing the former Arkansas Works program. ARHOME is designed to utilize Medicaid funding to provide you with private health insurance coverage.
Under ARHOME, while you remain a Medicaid beneficiary, your health care coverage is managed through private insurance companies. Currently, these providers are Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ambetter. This approach aims to offer a broader network of healthcare services and a more patient-centered experience.
A key focus of the ARHOME program is to improve the overall health of Arkansans, going beyond just providing health coverage. ARHOME introduces Life360 HOMEs, specialized programs targeting specific populations to enhance health outcomes:
- Maternal Life360: Focused support for high-risk pregnant women, new mothers, and infants, ensuring healthy beginnings.
- Rural Life360: Dedicated resources for Arkansans residing in rural communities, addressing unique healthcare challenges in these areas.
- Success Life360: Targeted programs for young adults at higher risk of poor health outcomes, promoting healthier lifestyles and futures.
ARHOME encourages you to take an active role in managing your health in partnership with your chosen health care plan. By working together, you and your health plan can strive towards achieving your health and wellness goals. Remember, a healthy Arkansas contributes to a thriving Arkansas for everyone.
If you have further inquiries about your health care coverage under ARHOME, please contact your health plan directly or call 1-888-987-1200 for assistance.
For additional resources, you can explore information on cost sharing and ARHOME Advisory Panel.
