Fayetteville, Arkansas: health insurance
Fayetteville is in Washington County. Here is what Fayetteville residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Fayetteville
Fayetteville has about 101,680 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Fayetteville residents are determined by Washington County, home to about 261,549 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Washington County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Fayetteville? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Arkansas SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) offers free counseling at 1-800-224-6330.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace, Arkansas state-based exchange oversight).
- Medicaid questions? Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) -- ARHOME handles applications.
Arkansas note: Arkansas and Oklahoma are the only two states that run their own state-based marketplace while still using HealthCare.gov's federal technology to enroll people -- a hybrid setup that puts plan approval and rate review in the Arkansas Insurance Department's hands even though the enrollment website itself is federal.
Colleges and universities near Fayetteville
Arkansas public institutions include University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Arkansas colleges.
Do Fayetteville and Washington County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Fayetteville falls under Washington County. A plan that serves Washington County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Fayetteville residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Arkansas cities
- Little Rock
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Jonesboro
- Conway
- Rogers
- North Little Rock
- Bentonville
- Pine Bluff
- Hot Springs
- Benton
- Sherwood
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.