Are Arkansas Medicaid Costs Overwhelming the State?

Dan Sullivan

4/22/20241 min read

doctor holding red stethoscope
doctor holding red stethoscope

Are Arkansas Medicaid cost are overwhelming the state?

• Arkansas Medicaid spent $9 Billion in fiscal year 2023 (Federal & State $$)

• Cost of the program rose 41% from 2018-2023

• Cost increased from 20% to 23% of state general revenue 2018-2023