Families of Arkansans with disabilities urge lawmakers for faster work on clearing waitlist

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 745

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Arkansans whose loved ones are seeking supportive services for complex disabilities continued Friday to urge lawmakers to clear a waiting list of nearly 2,500, saying the promise of relief in 2027 is not enough.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Department of Human Services announced in September that they will work to provide affordable in-home care for those waiting for the Community and Employment Services Medicaid waiver. Sanders said it …

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