Discover upcoming changes to health insurance legislation effective January 2026, impacting coverage, preventive services, and regulatory compliance in Arkansas and federally.

Arkansas ACA marketplace enrollees face 22.1% average premium hikes and reduced federal subsidies in 2026, prompting shifts in plan choices amid cost pressures.

Affordable Care Act premium tax credits in Arkansas may expire next year, risking coverage for 140,000+ residents and causing higher insurance premiums. Ongoing federal negotiations continue.

Learn about Suzanne McCarthy's impact on Arkansas public health through her leadership in major health initiatives and reforms with ACHI.

Craig Wilson, ACHI president and CEO, provides insights on ACA subsidies extension and Arkansas's application for Rural Health Transformation federal funding.

Arkansas to implement the State Captive Insurance Program (SCIP) in 2025, centralizing property and casualty insurance for schools and state-owned properties to enhance risk management and cost efficiency.

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.