Arkansas SHOP
The Small Health Options Program (SHOP) is not available in Arkansas. Arkansas’ small businesses are encouraged to enter into direct relationships with the State’s group insurance carriers.
What about local agent, carrier and call center support?
Small business groups continue to have the support of local agents, carrier representatives and call centers:
- AFMC Call Center
(844) 355-3262—available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT), Monday—Friday - AID Consumer Services Division
(800) 852-5494—available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT), Monday—Friday - AID AHIM Division
(800) 282-9134—available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT), Monday—Friday
Help is also available at:
Arkansas BCBS Call Center/Customer Service
(800) 238-8379—available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), Monday—Friday
customerserviceABCBS@arkbluecross.com
BESTLife Call Center/Customer Service
(800) 433-0088—available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT), Monday—Friday
cs@BESTLife.com
If you have specific questions, please contact:
Arkansas BCBS
Dwayne Pierce - Lead Sales Executive, Corporate Marketing
ddpierce@arkbluecross.com
(501) 378-3312
Bryan Dorathy - Lead Sales Executive, Group Sales
bkdorathy@arkbluecross.com bkdorathy@arkbluecross.com
(501) 379-2717
BEST Life Dental
Benjamin Lacomble - Project Manager
blacomble@bestlife.com
(800) 433-0088