What it is
- What changed
- The official Code of Arkansas Rules provider-manual section on Medicaid legal basis says Title XIX created the federal-state medical assistance program commonly known as Medicaid and that Arkansas Code Annotated Section 20-77-107 authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid Program in Arkansas. Arkansas DHS's Medical Services FAQ also describes Act 280 of 1939 and Act 416 of 1977 as authorizing the state medical care program and vesting DHS with regulation and administration, with Arkansas Medicaid implemented January 1, 1970.
- Why it matters
- Caregiver-facing benefits guidance needs to know which public authority owns Medicaid administration before connecting families to application, coverage, provider, or appeal routes.
- Who it touches
- Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving careMedicaid applicants, Medicaid recipients, family caregivers, authorized representatives, Medicaid providers
Sources
Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.