AARP

Health Insurance Coverage in Arkansas

Health Plan Overview

Insurance CompanyAARP
StateArkansas
Websiteaarp.org/health
Number of Hospitals in Network2
Number of Plans Offered1

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (2)
Arkansas Heart HospitalArkansas Heart Hospital Encore Medical Center

Available Plans

OTHER

1 plan

Plan Details
Plan NamePlan Type
AARPOTHER

Recent News

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State Leadership

AARP

State Director

Ashley McBride is the AARP Arkansas State Director. [4, 7, 9] She has extensive experience in the nonprofit field, including previous roles as the Director of Education at the American Indian Center of Arkansas and Director of Mission and Education at Susan G. Komen - Arkansas Affiliate. [4, 7, 9] She also served as an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at several universities and led a STEM program. [4, 7] McBride's scientific research focused on neurological diseases, specifically Alzheimer's disease. [4, 7] She is a native of Little Rock and holds degrees from Spelman College and the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus. [4, 7] She advocates for the 50-plus community on issues like caregiving, digital equity, and livable communities. [6]

AARP

State President

The Rev. Dr. Odessa Darrough is the AARP Arkansas State President. [13] She serves as the Executive Council chair and represents AARP Arkansas volunteers and members. [13] Her background includes work with Innovative Lifestyles for Senior Living, Inc., coordinating minority health fairs and Civil Rights summits. [13] She is also a pastor and has served on boards including Arkansas Hospice and the Lions World Services for the Blind Advisory Council. [13] Darrough has been involved with AARP Arkansas since 2014 in various volunteer roles. [13]

AARP

Associate State Director, Community Outreach and Engagement

Patricia Fry is the Associate State Director of Community Outreach and Engagement for AARP Arkansas. [7] She has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, including volunteering and working with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Manager and Senior Disaster Program Manager, and as the Director of Volunteer Services at the Arkansas Food Bank. [7] At AARP Arkansas, she focuses on the volunteer experience and is a liaison to community organizations, with a key focus on the AARP Livable Communities program. [7]

AARP

Associate State Director, Advocacy and Outreach

Chris McCoy is the Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach at AARP Arkansas. [8] He has nearly two decades of experience in political, public affairs, and communications roles, including time with Americans for Prosperity. [8] His background includes event production/management, networking, fundraising, and strategic communications. [8] He holds a degree from Boston University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. [8]