Sue lives in Turner, Arkansas. Turner is an unincorporated community in Phillips County. Approximately eight years ago, she became eligible for Medicaid under ARHome, thanks to Arkansas’ expansion of their Medicaid program.

Takesha was no stranger to DHS. As a matter of fact, she didn’t like them; she had firsthand experience of how they could really make a person’s life difficult.

Tameka lives in Marvell. She is not on Medicaid. She applied for Medicaid over a year ago and was not approved.

Tay Tay is happy, loves her friends, and has a lot of the things that she wants in her life. One of those things is good health.

MEDICAID COULD DO BETTER

Tresia, 34, lives in Marvell, AR, and currently serves as an AmeriCorps Worker. Her daughter receives Medicaid under ARKids.

AN IMPROPER DENIAL

Vera Rodgers White had been on Medicaid for several years. She became eligible for disability in early 2022 and the type of Medicaid that she was receiving changed.

MEDICAID NOT ONLY FOR US, BUT FOR OUR BABY GIRL!

By: Victor and Aerial

Wanda lives in West Helena. She is a Medicaid and Medicare beneficiary -- having “WellCare” as a Medicare Advantage Plan, and Medicaid, which pays her Medicare premiums and co-pays. 

For many years farm laborers did not have Social Security deducted from their pay.

Joseph receives Social Security and QMB that pays for his Medicare Premium and other co-pays.