HHSGrantHealthcareOctober 1, 2024

MEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 4 - FY 2026 - T19

$6,504,628,073

AI Summary

This $6.5 billion grant provides federal Medicaid funding to Arkansas for fiscal year 2026. Arkansas took an innovative approach to Medicaid expansion by using federal funds to purchase private insurance for eligible adults, known as the Arkansas Works program.

Key Points

  1. 01Federal Medicaid funding for Arkansas at $6.5 billion
  2. 02Covers FY 2026 (October 2024 through September 2025)
  3. 03Administered by Arkansas Department of Human Services
  4. 04Arkansas uses a unique premium assistance model for expansion
  5. 05Higher federal matching rate reflects lower state per-capita income

Award Details

Start Date

Oct 1, 2024

End Date

Sep 30, 2025

Category

Healthcare

State

AR

Award Type

Grant

Quick Summary

Amount
$6.5B
Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Recipient
HUMAN SERVICES, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
Type
Grant

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