The Democratic Party is dedicated to guaranteeing health security for all Arkansans and to containing health care costs for families and businesses. Working families must be able to buy health insurance they do not lose when they change jobs or when someone in their family gets sick. We believe that all Arkansans should have the security of accessibility and affordability of health care, and a choice of health care provider. Dealing effectively with Medicaid fraud and reform must be a priority for the coming year, and we stand behind our elected officials as they work for a more responsive, more flexible, and less federally intrusive Medicaid system. We fully support the preservation of Medicare.
Drug abuse remains one of America's major health problems.
The Democratic Party recognizes that there are no quick solutions to this ominous problem. However, the party supports the establishment of additional drug treatment and rehabilitation centers and intensified efforts to educate our children to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Also the Democratic Party supports furthering the coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to halt the flow of illicit drugs. We are proud that Democrats sponsored the ARKids First program, making medical care available to children without health insurance. The Arkansas Democratic Party desires a society in which law abiding citizens can live, work and play safely and without the fear of harm to their life and property.