Arkansas insurers propose a 26.2% average hike for individual plans and 7.9% for small group plans in 2026, driven by federal policy shifts and state regulations. The Arkansas Insurance Department will review these requests for compliance with ACA standards.

FEMA provides federal aid for Arkansas homeowners and renters affected by March storms, coordinating with insurance claims and SBA disaster loans under DR-4865-AR.

Arkansas submits ARHOME Medicaid expansion renewal with revised work requirements and legislative Act 774 aims for $260M+ taxpayer savings.