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AR SB819

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cecile Bledsoe

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-129(a) to establish requirements for private healthcare insurer reimbursement to the Department of Health for vaccine and vaccine administration services.

  • Requires private healthcare insurers that decline or fail to respond to a department contracting request within 90 days to reimburse the department at the rate paid to in-network providers.

  • Preserves the Department of Health's immunization program by ensuring the department receives appropriate reimbursement for vaccine delivery services.

  • Approved April 4, 2015 as Act 1052 of the Regular Session.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Reimbursement For Certain Medical Supplies Or Services To The Department Of Health; And To Preserve The Immunization Program Of The Department Of Health.

Last Action

Notification that SB819 is now Act 1052

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/19/2015
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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