Arkansas Medicaid
The Medicaid program was implemented in Arkansas January 1, 1970. The
Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services administers the Medicaid
program through the Arkansas Division of Medical Services.
Individuals are certified as eligible for Medicaid services through the
state's county Human Services Offices or District Social Security Offices.
The Social Security Administration automatically sends SSI recipient
information to DHHS.
What is Arkansas Medicaid?
Arkansas Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary
medical services for needy and low-income persons. It uses state and federal
government money. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) runs
the Medicaid program in Arkansas. Medicaid and Medicare are different
programs. Medicare is federal health insurance. It pays for medical services
for aged and disabled persons.
Source:
http://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/ |
