Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Martina Smith’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Medicaid Voice Council Meeting
The meeting provided an update on the upcoming community engagement and work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, which are scheduled to take effect in January 2027. Participants discussed the definitions of specified excluded individuals versus applicable individuals, specifically regarding exemptions based on disability, medical frailty, and caregiver status. The council also reviewed compliance criteria, including the 80-hour monthly work requirement, the impact of student credit hours, and the methodology for verifying income levels at both application and renewal. Additionally, the transition from an annual to a six-month renewal cycle for the eligibility group was outlined.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
The board reviewed reports from the Division of Aging Adult and Behavioral Health Services and the Division of Youth Services. Key topics included updates on fire alarm system upgrades, roof repairs, and bathroom renovations at the Arkansas Health Center and Arkansas State Hospital, as well as forensic water pump replacements. The board also received status updates on juvenile treatment centers, including the need for lock replacements at Dermott facilities. In new business, the board approved the replacement of locks at Dermott, the repair of forensic area walkway and patio covers, and the replacement of an aging fire hydrant.
Jan 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Institutional Systems Board Minutes
The board reviewed reports from the Division of Aging Adult and Behavioral Health Services and the Division of Youth Services. Key topics included updates on fire alarm system projects, bathroom renovations and repair projects at various state facilities, the replacement of chilled water pumps, kitchen equipment installations, and ongoing geothermal system replacements. The board also authorized stipends and expense reimbursements for members for the 2026 calendar year.
Jul 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
State Institutional Systems Board Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed reports from the Division of Aging Adult and Behavioral Health Services and the Division of Youth Services. Key topics included facility project updates for the Arkansas State Hospital, such as the completion of security fencing, tile replacement, HVAC coil replacements, and asbestos removal/HVAC renovation in Building 18. Ongoing projects at youth facilities like the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center and mold remediation at the Civilian Student Training Program were also discussed. Additionally, the board approved various leases.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
