More than 150,000 have gained coverage under private option; DHS releases demographic information
Through March 31, 155,567 Arkansans have been deemed eligible and gained coverage under the private option, the state's unique plan which uses Medicaid funds to purchase private health insurance for low-income Arkansans. The Department of Human Services announced the latest enrollment figures today and also released some demographic information on enrollees, which continue to lean female and younger.