Arcare - 157
FQHCOperated by Arcare
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Arcare - 157
Arcare - 157 is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bald Knob, AR. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Arcare - 157 play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Arcare - 157 or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Arcare - 157 doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arkansas.
Coverage + benefits in Arkansas
Arcare - 157 accepts Arkansas Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Arcare - 157 offer?
Arcare - 157 in Bald Knob, Arkansas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Arcare - 157 accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Arcare - 157 accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Arcare - 157?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Arcare - 157 a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Arcare - 157 is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Arcare - 157 located?
Arcare - 157 is at 2116 Highway 367 N, Bald Knob, AR 72010-9443. Phone: 870-347-2534.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.