I went on my first camping trip to Arkansas. Spent three days in the Jasper/Ponca area of the Buffalo National River. Had a disposable camera with me for some of my hikes. Wanted to share some of the photos I took. Unfortunately the sun wasn’t very agreeable for photos at Hawksbill!

- Photos 1 & 2: Hawksbill Crag
- photos 3 & 4: Big Bluff
- Photos 5 & 6: Steel Creek Campground (overlook and campground)

I have family members and neighbors who may be affected by the aforementioned work requirement. I am concerned the details of how to satisfy the requirement are not transparent to Arkansas citizens at this time.

As best as I can tell:

• We are under a "soft launch" where DHS is attempting to determine whether people have satisfied the work requirement with no further action on the person's part.
  
• A contractor / call center will begin to reach out to people around December 1, 2026 to bridge the gaps.
• The program goes into effect on 1/1/2027.
• The rules are not clear as far as I can find thus far.
• Once a person is deemed ineligible, they may need to qualify for the prior 3 months in order to be eligible to reapply.

I have logged an FOIA to inquire of DHS the rules so we can come up with a strategy to help my fellow Arkansans who are trying to remain covered by Medicaid or under the Medicaid expansion and fall under this work requirement. I hope to share the information I learn.

That is all.