Medicaid Information Arkansas

State name of program
Medicaid
Street address
Division of Medical Services, Dept. of Human Services, Donaghey Plaza South, Little Rock, AR 72203
Mailing address
Division of Medical Services, Dept. of Human Services, P.O. Box 1437, Slot S401, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
Phone number
800-457-4454 In-state
501-376-2211 Local (Little Rock) and out of state
State Medicaid link
https://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/
Other links
http://tinyurl.com/pnq6xg
Resource limits
1) An individual who wants Medicaid to cover long term care cannot have more than $500,000 in home equity unless a spouse or dependent lives in that home.
2) The resource limit for assets such as cars and jewelry cannot exceed $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple.
Income limits
Individuals applying for long term care, assisted living, ElderChoices, or Alternatives programs cannot have more than $2,022 per month income. All applicants are treated as individuals for income purposes.
Special notes
Medicaid rules are very complex; you should check with your nearest Medicaid program office for detailed information.  To find the nearest office, click on Other links.