Employee Benefits

EBD Advisory Commissions

The Employee Benefits Division now has the added assistance of the State and Public School Health Benefits Advisory Commissions. Act 114 of 2022 empowers the commissions, comprised of current State and Public-School employees, retirees, and others, to produce policy and guidance recommendations for the Arkansas State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.

The commissions meet quarterly, with a minimum of four meetings annually. Keep up with the latest information and upcoming meetings below.

Upcoming Meetings

3
February2026
Joint Advisory Commission MeetingMeeting Agenda and Information
10:00 AMClick here to join the meeting.

State of Arkansas Health Benefits Advisory Commission Members

NameAppointed by
Marty CasteelFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson
Shane DavidArkansas House of Representatives
Cynthia DunlapFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson
Ronda WalthallArkansas Senate
Bruce MalochFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson

Public-School Health Benefits Advisory Commission Members

NameAppointed by
Julie BatesFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson
Kurt KnickrehmFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson
Greg RogersFormer Governor Asa Hutchinson
Debbie JonesArkansas Senate
Zinnia ClantonArkansas House of Representatives

Joint Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes

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Former State and Public-School Life and Health Insurance Board information

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