Arkansas Democrats criticize governor's maternal health plan as insufficient
The Arkansas House Democrats are criticizing the newly announced "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act” saying it does not go far ...
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Sanders’ maternal health plan would make it easier to get Medicaid — but not to keep it
The bill includes presumptive Medicaid eligibility, higher payments to doctors and hospitals — and, surprisingly, a provision ...
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Arkansas governor seeks work requirement for Medicaid recipients
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday that Arkansas will seek federal approval to require Medicaid recipients ...
Health insurance for millions could vanish as states put Medicaid expansion on chopping block
Republican lawmakers in several states have Medicaid expansion in their crosshairs, energized by President Donald Trump's ...
Arkansas unveils Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to transform state's maternal care
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative ...
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pushes for new Medicaid work requirement
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a push for a new work requirement for people on Medicaid. She sent a letter to ...
New amendment targets Medicaid recipients with success coaching and community engagement
Arkansas DHS to Submit "Pathway to Prosperity" Amendment for Medicaid Expansion.In response to a directive from Governor ...
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Arkansas Advocate: Current legislation a mixed bag for advocates of Arkansas’ children, nonprofit leader says
Across Arkansas’ political spectrum, children are often a focus of proposed legislation. But without the ability to vote ...
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Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges
Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant ...
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UAMS study finds rural, Medicaid mothers face prenatal care delays in Arkansas
A new study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) shows that mothers in Arkansas who live in rural areas or have Medicaid coverage are less likely to get timely or enough ...
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Arkansas Advocate: State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday, February 6, 2025 announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for ...
Arkansas Governor proposes new work requirement for Arkansas Medicaid recipients
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking approval ...