AR SB1159

Adds section 20-77-125 to Arkansas Code requiring Medicaid providers to comply with state tax laws to maintain enrollment in the Medicaid program.

Defines "Affected Medicaid Entity" as individuals or entities that provide services directly reimbursed by Medicaid, submit annual financial audits to the Department of Human Services, and are required to file state income or pass-through entity tax returns.

Requires the Department of Human Services to provide the Department of Finance and Administration with a list of tax identification numbers for all enrolled Medicaid providers by December 1 each year.

Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to verify whether enrolled providers filed and paid state income tax liabilities, and to notify the Department of Human Services of any providers who failed to file required tax returns or pay taxes due.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to terminate a provider's Medicaid enrollment unless the provider demonstrates good cause for non-compliance with tax filing and payment requirements.