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Living in Arkansas isn't much different than living anywhere else when it comes to Arkansas health insurance. It's unavailable or unaffordable.
There are some state options if you no longer have access to job-sponsored health coverage. Arkansas Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool (CHIP)is available for those who cannot qualify for other coverage because of pre-existing conditions. This is not the cheapest coverage available and should be seen as a last resort. Other state options for lower-income applicants include Arkkids First and Medicaid. Links for these programs are below.
If you do not qualify for the low-cost/no-cost health insurance alternatives, you might have to consider a high-deductible/health plan. These are not cushy plans. If you have a health emergency, you will have to pay a high deductible before a coverage kicks in. Before you purchase one, you should try to set up a either a flexible spending account, a health savings account or a health reimbursement account so that you reap whatever tax benefits are available to you for footing the bill for your own insurance. The links are below.
For those who are shopping for high-deductible health plans, You may use this apparatus to get a quote and hopefully it will provide you with your most affordable plan:
