Arkansas Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may qualify for SNAP in Arkansas if you:

• Live in Arkansas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
   
• Meet income and resource limits
   
• Work or participate in a work/training program (unless exempt)
   
• Have limited assets (bank accounts, etc.)
   

📌 Exemptions may apply for:

• Seniors (60+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Children under 18
   
• Pregnant individuals
   
• Veterans or caregivers
   

Gross monthly income limits (130% of FPL):

• 👤 1 person: $1,631/month
   
• 👥 2 people: $2,215/month
   
• 👨‍👩 3 people: $2,797/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧 4 people: $3,380/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5 people: $3,963/month
   

💳 Resource Limits:

• $2,750 for most households
   
• $4,250 if someone is 60+ or disabled
   

📌 Households with seniors or disabled people may use net income test only, which includes deductions.

 You may qualify for Medicaid in Arkansas if you:

• Live in Arkansas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Meet income limits based on household size
   
• Fall into one of the eligible groups below:
   

📌 Covered Groups Include:

• Children under 19
   
• Pregnant women
   
• Low-income adults age 19–64
   
• Parents or caretakers of minor children
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Seniors (65+)
   
• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care
   

✅ Arkansas has expanded Medicaid, so many adults under age 65 can qualify based on income alone.

• 1 person: $1,732/month
   
• 2 people: $2,351/month
   
• 3 people: $2,970/month
   
• 4 people: $3,588/month
   
• 5 people: $4,207/month
   

• 1 person: up to $2,709/month
   
• 2 people: up to $3,666/month
   
• 3 people: up to $4,623/month
   
• 4 people: up to $5,580/month
   

• 2-person household (mom + baby): $3,540/month
   
• Add ~$745/month per extra person
   

📌 Income limits vary slightly by category. Seniors and disabled individuals may also face resource (asset) limits for some coverage types.

 You may qualify for Section 8 in Arkansas if you:

• Live in Arkansas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• Have low income based on your household size
   
• Pass background and rental history checks
   

📌 Priority is often given to:

• Seniors (62+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Families with children
   
• Domestic violence survivors
   
• Veterans
   
• People experiencing homelessness
   

Income limits vary by county. These are average yearly income limits based on 50% of Area Median Income (AMI):

• 👤 1 person: $25,000–$30,000/year
   
• 👥 2 people: $28,500–$34,000/year
   
• 👨‍👩 3 people: $32,000–$38,000/year
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧 4 people: $35,500–$42,000/year
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5 people: $38,400–$45,500/year

 You may qualify for TEA cash assistance in Arkansas if you:

• Live in Arkansas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
   
• Are pregnant or have a child under 18 living with you
   
• Meet income and resource limits
   
• Agree to participate in the Work Pays program or job-related activities (unless exempt)
   

📌 May also cover:

• Single-parent or two-parent families
   
• Teen parents
   
• Relatives caring for a child
   
• Families in domestic violence or crisis situations
   

Below are estimated monthly gross income limits:

• 👩‍👧 1 person: $223/month
   
• 👩‍👧‍👦 2 people: $267/month
   
• 👨‍👩 3 people: $307/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧 4 people: $360/month
   
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5 people: $408/month
   

📌 Resource limit: Most households must have $3,000 or less in countable resources (bank accounts, etc.)