ARHOME Income Limits 2026: Arkansas Medicaid Chart by Household Size (ARKids First)

Arkansas's own chart, effective April 1, 2026, lets one adult have up to $1,768.90 a month and a household of four up to $3,657.50 a month for adults, which is 133% of the federal poverty level. Every figure below comes from the state agency's own chart, effective April 1, 2026, not from federal averages or the old Medicaid.gov table.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Charts and sources checked October 30, 2026 · Methodology & sources

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Enter the whole household's countable income. States count income with MAGI rules, so this is a starting point, not a decision.

Result

Your income is at or below Arkansas's chart amount for this group.

Your income, a year: $18,000
Household size used in the chart: 1
Arkansas chart amount, a year, 133%: $21,226.80
Arkansas chart amount, a month: $1,768.90
Chart amount plus 5 percent of FPL, a year: $22,024.80

This is not an eligibility decision. Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) decides what income counts (MAGI rules), who is in the household and the final result. Apply to find out: Access Arkansas (apply for ARKids First and Medicaid).

Arkansas Medicaid income limit chart, 2026

Monthly and annual limits by household size for each group the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) prints. Bold figures are printed by the state; italic figures are FedRateCalc's calculation (a monthly figure times 12, an annual figure divided by 12). The state chart effective date is April 1, 2026.

Medicaid income limits by household size and coverage group
Household size	ARHOME Program (Adult Expansion Group, 133% of FPL)133%Effective April 1, 2026	Parents/Caretaker Relatives (dollar amounts)dollar amounts, no percent printedEffective April 1, 2026	Pregnant Women (209% of FPL)209%Effective April 1, 2026	ARKids A (children under 19, 142% of FPL)142%Effective April 1, 2026	ARKids B (children under 19, 211% of FPL)211%Effective April 1, 2026
1	$1,768.90 a month$21,226.80 a year	$124 a month$1,488 a year	$2,779.70 a month$33,356.40 a year	$1,888.60 a month$22,663.20 a year	$2,806.30 a month$33,675.60 a year
2	$2,398.43 a month$28,781.16 a year	$220 a month$2,640 a year	$3,768.97 a month$45,227.64 a year	$2,560.73 a month$30,728.76 a year	$3,805.03 a month$45,660.36 a year
3	$3,027.97 a month$36,335.64 a year	$276 a month$3,312 a year	$4,758.23 a month$57,098.76 a year	$3,232.87 a month$38,794.44 a year	$4,803.77 a month$57,645.24 a year
4	$3,657.50 a month$43,890 a year	$334 a month$4,008 a year	$5,747.50 a month$68,970 a year	$3,905 a month$46,860 a year	$5,802.50 a month$69,630 a year
5	$4,287.03 a month$51,444.36 a year	$388 a month$4,656 a year	$6,736.77 a month$80,841.24 a year	$4,577.13 a month$54,925.56 a year	$6,801.23 a month$81,614.76 a year
6	not listed	$448 a month$5,376 a year	not listed	$5,249.27 a month$62,991.24 a year	$7,799.97 a month$93,599.64 a year
7	not listed	$505 a month$6,060 a year	not listed	$5,921.40 a month$71,056.80 a year	$8,798.70 a month$105,584.40 a year
8	not listed	$561 a month$6,732 a year	not listed	$6,593.53 a month$79,122.36 a year	$9,797.43 a month$117,569.16 a year

ARHOME Program (Adult Expansion Group, 133% of FPL): The chart prints 133% and, as a second set of amounts, the "Additional 5% Income Disregard if needed" (138%, $1,835.40 for one). The table shows the 133% amounts and the checker adds the disregard.
Parents/Caretaker Relatives (dollar amounts): The chart says no income disregards, must have a child age 18 in the home and has no resource limit; for a household of 9 or more it lists $618.00. The chart says an ARHOME adult cannot be eligible for Parent/Caretaker Relative coverage; in FedRateCalc's reading, a parent with income above this amount can be considered for ARHOME at 133%.
Pregnant Women (209% of FPL): The chart says the number of expected babies is included in the household size, and prints a second set of amounts with the "Additional 5% Income Disregard if needed" (214%).
ARKids A (children under 19, 142% of FPL): The chart says an additional 5% income disregard applies "if child has insurance" (ARKids A, 147%: $1,955.10 for one); the checker adds the disregard to show income just over the printed amount, and the state decides whether it applies. Add $672.13 for each additional member beyond 8.
ARKids B (children under 19, 211% of FPL): ARKids B is the limited-benefit option with copayments; the chart prints an additional 5% income disregard "if needed" (216%, $2,872.80 for one). Add $998.73 for each additional member beyond 8.

The DHS ARKids First page prints "ARKids First Income Eligibility, Effective April 01, 2026" with monthly amounts for ARKids A and ARKids B for family sizes 1 to 8; the Division of County Operations' quick reference (footer 04/2026) prints ARHOME, pregnant women and parents and caretaker relatives.
DHS prints the amounts with cents. The quick reference also prints a second set of amounts under "Additional 5% Income Disregard" for ARKids A, ARKids B, pregnant women and ARHOME, which is why the table shows the plain percentage and the checker adds the disregard.
DHS's ARHOME page says beneficiaries should update their contact information online at access.arkansas.gov or ar.gov/accessanywhere, by calling the Access Arkansas hotline at 1-855-372-1084, or at their local DHS county office, so they receive the latest information.

Chart sources: Arkansas Department of Human Services: ARKids First (income eligibility effective April 01, 2026); Arkansas Department of Human Services: Health Care Eligibility Quick Reference (04/2026), MAGI groups.

How Arkansas counts the 5 percent disregard

Federal rules tell states to subtract 5 percentage points of the poverty level from income for the eligibility group with the highest income standard. That is why some state charts print a percentage such as 133% and others print the total, such as 138%.

“Effective January 1, 2014, in determining the eligibility of an individual using MAGI-based income, a state must subtract an amount equivalent to 5 percentage points of the Federal poverty level for the applicable family size only to determine the eligibility of an individual for medical assistance under the eligibility group with the highest income standard using MAGI-based methodologies in the applicable Title of the Act, but not to determine eligibility for a particular eligibility group.”

42 CFR 435.603(d)(4) (source)

The household size in the chart for a pregnant woman counts the children she is expected to deliver:

“In the case of determining the family size of a pregnant woman, the pregnant woman is counted as herself plus the number of children she is expected to deliver. In the case of determining the family size of other individuals who have a pregnant woman in their household, the pregnant woman is counted, at State option, as either 1 or 2 person(s) or as herself plus the number of children she is expected to deliver.”

42 CFR 435.603(b), definition of family size (source)

In Arkansas's chart, the amounts for ARHOME Program (Adult Expansion Group, 133% of FPL); Pregnant Women (209% of FPL); ARKids A (children under 19, 142% of FPL); ARKids B (children under 19, 211% of FPL) are the plain percentage. The checker above adds 5 percent of the 2026 guideline to those amounts as its own calculation to show income that is just over the printed amount.

Arkansas Medicaid programs and expansion

DHS's quick reference chart lists the ARHOME Program as the Adult Expansion Group at 133% of the poverty level, and its FAQ calls ARHOME the Medicaid expansion program that uses Medicaid dollars to buy private health insurance for beneficiaries. Medicaid.gov's table, as of December 1, 2023, shows 133% for Arkansas.

ARHOME. DHS says ARHOME stands for Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me. It replaced Arkansas Works on January 1, 2022 and uses Medicaid dollars to buy private health insurance; beneficiaries are still covered by Medicaid.
ARKids First. ARKids First provides coverage for children under 19 in two options based on family income: there is no charge for ARKids A, and ARKids B has copayments for some services.
Parents/Caretaker Relatives. DHS's quick reference lists dollar amounts for parents and caretaker relatives, who must have a child age 18 in the home; the chart says no income disregards apply.

How to apply for Medicaid in Arkansas

The Department of Human Services says to apply for ARKids First at access.arkansas.gov (Access Arkansas). You can also apply through the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov, which sends your information to the state agency if you may qualify.

Access Arkansas (apply for ARKids First and Medicaid) · HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP

Arkansas Medicaid changes in 2027

“That’s why DHS will launch a Community Engagement and Work Requirement for certain beneficiaries who receive Medicaid through ARHOME. This means you will need to work, volunteer, or take classes for a combined total of 80 hours per month to keep your benefits beginning on January 1, 2027. DHS launched a soft implementation of the requirement on July 1, 2026, but no penalties will be in effect until January 1, 2027. If you or someone you know is between the ages of 19 and 64 and is served by ARHOME, the Community Engagement and Work Requirement may affect your benefits.”

Arkansas Department of Human Services, ARHOME Community Engagement and Work Requirement (source)

“If you are 19 to 64 years old and get ARHOME, you must follow the rule unless you are exempt. Who is exempt? You may be exempt if you: ● Are pregnant or entitled to postpartum coverage ● Are under 19 or over 64 ● Were a foster child and are under 26 ● Are a tribal member or Alaska Native ● Are a veteran with rated disabilities ● Have special medical needs ● Are in a substance use or alcohol treatment program ● Already meet SNAP or TANF work rules ● Care for a child age 13 or younger or someone with a disability ● Are entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Part A or enrolled in Medicare Part B”

Arkansas Department of Human Services, ARHOME Community Engagement and Work Requirement FAQ (source)

The federal law behind these changes, Public Law 119-21, is explained with its exemptions and dates on the Medicaid income limits page. The income limits in the table above do not change because of it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Arkansas Medicaid income limit in 2026?

Arkansas's own chart, effective April 1, 2026, lets one adult have up to $1,768.90 a month and a household of four up to $3,657.50 a month for adults, which is 133% of the federal poverty level.

Did Arkansas expand Medicaid?

How do I apply for Medicaid in Arkansas?

What changes for Arkansas Medicaid in 2027?

The Department of Human Services says the ARHOME Community Engagement and Work Requirement, 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or classes, applies to ARHOME beneficiaries ages 19 to 64 who are not exempt; a soft implementation began July 1, 2026, with no penalties before January 1, 2027. The charts on this page are 2026 charts; the community engagement requirement and six-month renewals are separate from the income limits.

Do the same limits apply to Arkansas seniors and people with disabilities?

No. Medicaid for people who are aged, blind or disabled uses different income and resource rules from the MAGI groups in this chart. Ask the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) or see Medicare vs Medicaid on this site.

How often does Arkansas update its Medicaid income limits?

The charts follow the federal poverty guidelines, which HHS updates each year, and Arkansas's chart took effect April 1, 2026. FedRateCalc will look for Arkansas's 2027 chart after HHS publishes the 2027 guidelines.

FedRateCalc is not a government site and cannot decide eligibility. Charts change when the state updates them; confirm with the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) before relying on a figure.

Sources

All sources are government pages, read October 30, 2026. The Medicaid.gov table is dated December 1, 2023 and is used only as a cross-check.