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AR HB1847

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Ferguson

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 85, Subchapter 1 to add section 23-85-140 prohibiting health carriers from denying coverage for healthcare services related to injuries sustained while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

  • Defines "elevated blood alcohol content" as 0.08% or more alcohol by weight

  • Health carriers cannot deny coverage for injuries sustained when an insured has an elevated blood alcohol content or is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or both

  • Applies to insurance policies delivered, issued, amended, renewed, or continued in Arkansas

Legislative Description

To Prohibit A Health Carrier From Denying Coverage For Healthcare Services Due To An Injury Sustained By An Insured While The Insured Is Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or A Controlled Substance.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/17/2015

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