How to apply for Arkansas DHS county office — Jackson

Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of County Operations

Who it's for

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) county office for Jackson County is at 1422 Hwy 367N, Newport, AR 72112-0658. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 870-523-9828. DHS county offices are run by the Division of County Operations, which processes applications for public assistance. You can apply for health care (Medicaid) and SNAP food benefits at your local county office, or apply and manage benefits online at Access.Arkansas.gov.

This office is a place to apply and get help. Each program (Medicaid, SNAP) has its own income and eligibility rules, and the Arkansas Department of Human Services makes the final decision.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Call or visit the office to ask what to bring

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-870-523-9828

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Arkansas DHS county office — Jackson. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit the office to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.