General Qualifications

Do I have to be a Medicaid client to qualify for Arkansas HIPP?
Yes. All Arkansas HIPP applicants must be active Medicaid clients or have dependents that are active Medicaid clients. Click here to learn more about qualifying for Medicaid.

Do I have to live in Arkansas to receive Arkansas HIPP benefits?
Yes. All AR HIPP participants must live in the State of Arkansas.

Do I need to be enrolled in a health insurance policy before applying to HIPP?
No. An applicant must have access to a health insurance policy, provided by an employer or COBRA. If preferred, you may enroll in a health insurance policy after it is determined whether you would qualify for the Arkansas HIPP program.

Can I be an Arkansas HIPP member if I am unemployed or have recently lost my job?
If you have recently lost your job and have access to COBRA you may qualify for the HIPP program. In some cases, former employers will offer COBRA benefits for 18 – 36 months after leaving a job. COBRA provides a continuation of employer-sponsored insurance that would otherwise end once the employee is terminated from his/her job.

Can I participate in the ARHIPP program if I have access to Medicare?
No. Members with Medicare are not eligible for ARHIPP program consideration.

Can I participate in the ARHIPP program if I am eligible for Arkansas's ARKids program, ARKids?
No. Members enrolled in ARKids are not eligible for the ARHIPP program.

Do I automatically meet eligibility requirements for the ARHIPP Program if I am eligible for Arkansas Medicaid and have access to commercial health insurance?
No. An applicant that fits these criteria would have submitted an application that meets the minimum requirements to be considered for ARHIPP enrollment. Once your application meets the minimum requirements, program eligibility and cost-effectiveness will be determined. If your application is found to meet program eligibility requirements and be cost-effective you will be approved for participation. If you do not meet eligibility requirements and/or it is not cost-effective, your application will be denied. You will receive a letter by mail notifying you of this determination.

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