CHIP in Arkansas

Arkansas at a glance

Arkansas is home to about 165,740 foreign-born residents (5.4% of the state’s 3,049,391 people) and 275,571 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (9.0%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Arkansas regardless of immigration status unless noted.

CHIP covers health insurance for uninsured children from families earning too much for Medicaid but unable to afford private insurance.

CHIP eligibility limits in Arkansas (verified data)

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) — CHIP data by state

Verified on: 2026-05-25

Children’s health coverage in Arkansas

Child ageMedicaid (% FPL)
Infants 0-1 yearup to 147% FPL
Children 1-5 yearsup to 147% FPL
Children 6-18 yearsup to 147% FPL

CHIP upper income limit in Arkansas: 216% of FPL

CHIP-funded prenatal coverage (conception to end of pregnancy): up to 214% of FPL

How to apply for CHIP in Arkansas

  1. Combined Medicaid+CHIP application via healthcare.gov
  2. Arkansas state application (some states have own portal)
  3. By phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669)

How to apply for CHIP in Arkansas

  1. Visit Healthcare.gov or Arkansas’s Medicaid/CHIP portal
  2. Complete the application — ONE application covers both Medicaid AND CHIP automatically
  3. Arkansas determines if your child qualifies for one or the other

Typical coverage

CHIP covers: doctor visits, vaccines, hospitalization, dental, vision, prescriptions, mental health.

Income limits

Generally 200-300% federal poverty level. For family of 4: ~$60,000-$90,000/year.

Costs

CHIP has very low co-pays (sometimes $0) and low monthly premiums ($0-$50/month).

Last verified: 2026-06-15.