When is ACA Open Enrollment in Arkansas for plan year 2027?

Open Enrollment for plan year 2027 in Arkansas runs November 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026. Arkansas uses State-based marketplace on federal platform (SBE-FP).

Which insurance carriers sell ACA marketplace plans in Arkansas?

Carriers expected to offer plans in Arkansas include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave. The official OEP 2027 carrier list is finalized in the summer prior to enrollment.

Did Arkansas expand Medicaid under the ACA?

Arkansas has adopted Medicaid expansion. CHIP for kids (ARKids First) covers households up to 216% of the Federal Poverty Level, and pregnancy Medicaid covers up to 214% FPL.

How many people enrolled in ACA marketplace plans in Arkansas?

166,639 Arkansas residents selected a marketplace plan during the most recent completed Open Enrollment (2025 plan year, CMS state-level public use file).

Did Arkansas expand Medicaid?

Arkansas has adopted ACA Medicaid expansion, covering adults up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level.

What is the CHIP income limit in Arkansas?

ARKids First covers children in Arkansas households up to 216% of the Federal Poverty Level.

How do I apply for Medicaid in Arkansas?

Apply year-round at https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/ or by calling 1-888-474-8275. Medicaid and CHIP have no enrollment deadlines — you can apply at any time.

OEP 2027 · Arkansas

ACA marketplace plans in Arkansas

Carriers, Open Enrollment dates, Medicaid expansion status, CHIP eligibility, and signup history for Arkansas. Data last updated 2026-06-08.

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Overview

Marketplace

SBE-FP

State-based marketplace on federal platform (SBE-FP)

Medicaid expansion

Yesi

Per KFF tracker

OEP carriers

Plan year 2027

2025 plan selections

166,639i

+134% vs 2022

Open Enrollment window

For plan year 2027, residents of Arkansas can enroll in marketplace coverage from November 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026 at www.healthcare.gov.

Missed Open Enrollment? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period after a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, marriage, or a household income change.

Deep dive into Arkansas

Subsidies

Arkansas ACA subsidies & income limits

2026 FPL tables and premium tax credit eligibility.

Dates

Arkansas Open Enrollment dates

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Medicaid

Arkansas Medicaid & CHIP

Expansion status, CHIP income limits, how to apply.

Counties

All Arkansas counties

County-by-county ACA marketplace pages.

Carriers in Arkansas for OEP 2027

Carrier lists shown below are current marketplace participants and a strong indicator of who will offer plans in Arkansas for 2027. Final OEP 2027 filings are confirmed in summer 2026.

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Health Advantage
Octave

CHIP & Medicaid for kids and pregnant women

ARKids First covers children in households up to 216% of the Federal Poverty LeveliKFF CHIP eligibility tables. Pregnancy Medicaid coverage extends to 214% FPLiKFF Medicaid/CHIP eligibility tables.

Enroll or check eligibility at ardhs.sharepointsite.net · 1-888-474-8275.

See the full state-by-state CHIP table for context.

Recent signup history

Plan year	Plan selections in Arkansas
2022	71,246
2023	96,601
2024	144,087
2025	166,639

Source: CMS OEP State-Level Public Use File.

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