HHSGrantHealthcareOctober 1, 2025

MEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 4 - FY 2026 - T19

$3,487,681,029

AI Summary

This $3.5 billion grant provides the second installment of federal Medicaid funding to Arkansas for fiscal year 2026. Arkansas's unique premium assistance model allows Medicaid expansion enrollees to purchase private insurance through the marketplace.

Key Points

  1. 01Second FY 2026 Medicaid allocation for Arkansas at $3.5 billion
  2. 02Covers October 2025 through September 2026
  3. 03Administered by Arkansas Department of Human Services
  4. 04Arkansas uses a premium assistance model for Medicaid expansion
  5. 05Higher federal matching rate due to lower state per-capita income

Award Details

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

End Date

Sep 30, 2026

Category

Healthcare

State

AR

Award Type

Grant

Quick Summary

Amount
$3.5B
Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Recipient
HUMAN SERVICES, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
Type
Grant

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