Arkansas was ranked in 2008 as the 43rd healthiest state to live in – climbing five spots from its 2007 ranking, according to the United Health Foundation.
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See the United Health Foundation's latest findings on Arkansas.
Arkansas Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
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Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state-to-state in price, benefits and number of people served. Often insurance companies doing business in the state are required to contribute to the poolto keep it in the black. In the best cases they allow people to be able to switch jobs or become self-employed without the fear of losing their health insurance coverage. Find more on risk pools here.
Cover The Uninsured is a national effort to highlight the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders. Read more information on its efforts. It is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
US News does an annual ranking of what it considers the best health insurance plans in each state.
Visit its reports on various health insurance or medical insurance plans being offered in Arkansas.
Arkansas Insurance Department Life and Health Division -- regulates life and health insurance in Arkansas.
Arkansas Insurance Department Consumer Services Division -- regulates life and health insurance in Arkansas.
Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program -- regulates life and health insurance in Arkansas.
ARKIDS 1ST -- provides two coverage options for more than 70,000 Arkansas children: ARKids A offers low-income families a comprehensive package of benefits; ARKids B provides coverage for families with higher incomes.
Baxter Bulletin – The Arkansas House voted Monday to add about 8,000 children to a low-income health insurance program, while the Senate voted to provide defibrillators to schools around the state, measures that will be funded by a recent hike in tobacco taxes. Click here to see Arkansas’ State Health Guide.
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Health insurance companies in Arkansas. Get health plan pricing for these companies. Aetna Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Celtic Ins. Co. Golden Rule Humana Mercy Health Plans QCA Health Plan Inc |
Contact your federal officials. All Americans need your help to demand Congress to make health insurance that is:
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Individual health insurance, a quick overview for those who must purchases their own insurance coverage
Health Insurance Companies, tips for evaluating and choosing a good provider |
Private health insurance, background on the "American way" of paying for health care Self-employed health insurance -- navigating the tricky waters of individual health care policies |
Find licensed physicians near you. Each state is home to organizations that can help you find and research physicians, offering online information about a physician's license, schooling, practice information and more.
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