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AR SB943

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 79, Subchapter 1 to add Section 23-79-160 regarding health insurance information for the Health Care Independence Program.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to simultaneously provide information to Health Care Independence Program enrollees upon notification that the program ends on December 31, 2016.

  • Mandates the Department recommend an alternative healthcare coverage model and legislative framework to ensure continued healthcare services for vulnerable populations covered by the program.

  • Requires exploration and recommendations for options to modernize Medicaid programs serving indigent, aged, and disabled populations.

  • Requires identification of populations eligible for and participating in the Health Care Independence Program, including newly eligible individuals and those previously eligible for Medicaid under waivers or other criteria.

Legislative Description

To Improve The Level Of Insurance For Health Care In Arkansas; And To Require That Health Insurance Information Regarding The Health Care Independence Program Be Provided To Enrollees Of The Health Care Independence Program.

Last Action

Notification that SB943 is now Act 1278

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/30/2015
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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