ACA Marketplace plans in Arkansas

Arkansas residents buy ACA Marketplace plans through HealthCare.gov. These are comprehensive plans that cover the ten essential health benefits, cannot deny you for a pre-existing condition, and are the only plans eligible for income-based premium tax credits.

Because Arkansas runs a state-federal partnership marketplace, you enroll at HealthCare.gov. Plans and prices are set at the county level across Arkansas's 75 counties, so two neighbors in different counties can see different options.

Arkansas expanded Medicaid, so if your income is low you may qualify for Medicaid instead of a subsidized plan — the Marketplace will tell you when you apply.

Arkansas runs a state-federal partnership marketplace (enrollment via HealthCare.gov). Residents should enroll through HealthCare.gov, and plan menus are set at the county level across 75 counties.

Because Arkansas expanded Medicaid, a marketplace application may route lower-income adults to Medicaid instead of a subsidized private plan — that is usually good news for cost.

With an approximate uninsured rate near 9.5% and a population of about 3.1 million, Arkansas shoppers should re-check subsidies each year as income and household size change.