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AR HB1053
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Meeks
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 23-86-122 (Health Care Freedom Act) to Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 86, establishing protections for health care choice and direct payment options
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Prohibits laws or rules from compelling individuals, employers, or health care providers to participate in any health care system
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Allows individuals and employers to make direct payments for lawful health care services without penalty or fine, and permits health care providers to accept such direct payments without penalty
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Prevents prohibition of health insurance purchase or sale in private health care systems through law or rule, subject to reasonable and necessary regulations
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Preserves existing requirements regarding mandated health care services, legal permissibility of services, and terms of health care systems that do not punish direct payment arrangements
Legislative Description
An Act To Ensure Freedom Of Choice In Health Care For All Arkansans; And To Prevent Involuntary Enrollments In Health Care Insurance Programs.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011