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AR SB455
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Maloch
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AI Summary
- Health benefit plans issued, delivered, renewed, or contracted in Arkansas must provide coverage for orthotic devices, orthotic services, prosthetic devices, and prosthetic services at a minimum of 80% of Medicare allowable charges as defined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- Medicare allowable amounts are based on the coding system as of January 1, 2009, or a later date if adopted by rule of the Insurance Commissioner
- The Insurance Commissioner may issue rules governing payment standards for health benefit plans covering these services
- The Insurance Commissioner may adopt necessary rules to enforce the coverage requirements
Legislative Description
To Clarify The Health Insurance Payment Process For Orthotic Devices And Prosthetic Services.
Last Action
Notification that SB455 is now Act 1233
4/16/2013
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Commerce4/6/2013
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/25/2013
Full Bill Text
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