More details on proposed DHS cuts

More details on proposed DHS cuts Tuesday’s budget hearing for the Department of Human Services (DHS) was definitely eventful. The largest state agency, with more 7,500 employees, DHS serves more than 1.2 million Arkansans each year. Most of its...

Health coverage exchange moving forward in Arkansas

Health coverage exchange moving forward in Arkansas In Arkansas, we’re continuing to work to ensure children have the health coverage and health care they need. Current efforts include developing the new health law’s Exchange (an insurance marketplace) and advocating...

Countdown to more coverage options begins today

Open enrollment begins today It’s October. This month brings the promise of changing leaves, pumpkins, and cooler weather. For half a million uninsured Arkansans, October 1 also means it’s just one year until they can begin signing up for...

Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: It Makes Cents

Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: It Makes Cents It’s been three weeks since the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, and it seems at least one new question has popped up each of these 21 days. The biggest...

What Would You Ask the Candidates?

What Would You Ask the Candidates? We’ve seen a lot of fireworks lately from our fellow Americans in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. Those fireworks started two years ago and built to...