As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance.  In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice.  If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.

 For questions about:
Individual health insurance
State continuation coverageConversion coverage
Fully insured group health plans
Contact:
Arkansas Insurance Department
            (800) 282-9134 (in-state only)
            (501) 378-2010
            http://www.state.ar.us/insurance

For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
            (866) 444-EBSA (3272)
            http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/

For questions about:
Comprehensive Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Contact:
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (plan administrator)
            (800) 998-7542 (outside Little Rock)
            (501) 378-2010 (Little Rock)

For questions about:
Medicaid (including ARKids First)
Contact:
Arkansas Department of Human Services
            (800) 482-8988 (in-state)
            http://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/

For information on ARKids First:
            Contact:
(888) 474-8275
            http://www.arkidsfirst.com/

For questions about:
Arkansas BreastCare Program
Contact:
Arkansas Department of Public Health
            (877) 670-CARE
            http://www.arbreastcare.com/.

For questions about:
Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service
            (866) 628-HCTC
            http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html

Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/.