Arkansas Launched Claim Your Care Hotline
The new resource connects Arkansas residents to pregnancy and prenatal health services at local clinics.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Pregnancy
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The Arkansas Department of Health has launched the Claim Your Care hotline to help residents access essential pregnancy testing, prenatal care, and WIC enrollment. The service aims to improve early medical intervention for conditions like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
Why it matters
By providing a centralized contact point, the state intends to increase early access to critical women’s health services. Early monitoring allows providers to better manage potential complications throughout a pregnancy.
The hotline operates at 844-808-2340 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services at local health units are available at no out-of-pocket cost for those without insurance.
The players
Arkansas Department of Health
This state agency is responsible for public health initiatives and operates local health units throughout Arkansas.
The details
Residents can call the hotline to be connected with staff who locate nearby health units and schedule appointments. Walk-in appointments are also accepted at the clinics, and insurance is not required to receive care.
Timeline
The Claim Your Care hotline officially launched on September 23, 2026.
The hotline is available for calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Culture Shift
This program aligns with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by integrating enrollment into a streamlined access point. It follows a national trend of states digitizing and centralizing social health services to overcome regional care gaps.
Residents without health insurance can now access prenatal care at local clinics without out-of-pocket costs. Patients can use the hotline to quickly find the nearest clinic and skip the guesswork of navigating healthcare requirements.
The takeaway
Early prenatal care is a vital component of a healthy pregnancy, allowing for the timely detection of conditions like high blood pressure. Residents are encouraged to use the new hotline to secure their appointments as soon as possible.
Further reading
For additional resources on maternal health, visit our Pregnancy section.
More information
To find a local health unit or learn more, visit the Claim Your Care information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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