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Get Covered: Medicaid Enrollment Help

Get Covered This Open Enrollment: Healthy Connections is Here to Help with Medicaid Applications in Arkansas

The Medicaid Open Enrollment period in Arkansas is here, providing a crucial opportunity for uninsured residents to gain access to affordable healthcare coverage. This period runs from November 1 through January 15. For coverage starting January 1, applications should be submitted by December 15. Healthy Connections is ready to support both new and current patients throughout the application process to ensure access to high-quality, affordable care.

Through the Inflation Reduction Act, many people who apply for health coverage may qualify for significant financial assistance, lowering monthly premiums for Marketplace plans. At HealthCare.gov, 4 out of 5 applicants find plans for $10 per month or less, making this an ideal time to secure comprehensive health insurance. Coverage through Medicaid and the Marketplace includes a wide range of services, from routine check-ups and preventive care to emergency services, prescription drugs, and behavioral health care.

Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid at all our clinic locations throughout Western and Central Arkansas, offering essential medical, dental, and behavioral health services to all eligible patients. Our certified application counselors, also known as Assisters, offer free guidance and are here to help you complete your application and review your options.

How to Connect with a Medicaid Assister at Healthy Connections

If you’re interested in applying for Medicaid, Healthy Connections makes it easy to get started. Our financial counselors are certified by the state to guide patients through each step of enrollment. Here’s how to connect with one of our Assisters:

1. Call Healthy Connections – Dial 888-710-8220 and ask for extensions 121 or 428. If our Assisters are unavailable, please leave a voicemail; they will return your call the following day.
2. Get Step-by-Step Assistance – Our Assisters can answer your questions, guide you through the process, and ensure your application is complete and submitted successfully. This assistance is available to both new and current patients, including those who may have recently lost insurance.
3. Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Available Year-Round – Even outside of the Marketplace Open Enrollment window, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) accept applications at any time of the year. Our Assisters can also assist with these programs for qualifying families.

Why Apply for Medicaid?

Medicaid provides access to critical healthcare services, from routine check-ups to specialized care. At Healthy Connections, we accept Medicaid for all eligible services, including primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and more. Our clinic network also offers extended hours to make healthcare accessible for your schedule.

The Medicaid Open Enrollment period won’t last long, so act today. With immediate openings at Healthy Connections clinics, now is the perfect time to secure the coverage you need to access quality care. If you or someone you know is uninsured or in need of healthcare, contact Healthy Connections and take the first step toward better health and well-being.

Call Healthy Connections at 888-710-8220 (extensions 121 or 428) to connect with an Assister and start your Medicaid application today.