State and Local Benefits Resources for Arkansas

Arkansas chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Information about services and programs available to seniors in Southeast Arkansas, including home health, transportation and care management.

Provides information and resources to in home services, senior centers, community service providers and families of seniors.

Information on benefits and services available to veterans who are residents of the state of Arkansas.

Works through an agreement with the federal SSA to determine eligibility for Social Security disability for individuals in Arkansas.

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in Word format.

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Advises SSA customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas on how they may contact their local office and how they may obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).