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AR HB1183
Bill
Status
4/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
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Department of Human Services shall adopt rules by January 1, 2018 to allow Medicaid recipients direct access to chiropractic physicians without requiring a referral from a primary care physician.
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Medicaid recipients may receive diagnosis and treatment from chiropractic physicians without referral authorization.
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Division of Medical Services must develop a process for reporting diagnosis, treatment, costs of services, and cost-savings benefits under the direct access program.
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Chiropractic physicians shall receive identical reimbursement rates regardless of whether the Medicaid recipient was referred by a primary care physician or accessed the provider directly.
Legislative Description
To Provide Consistency And Efficiency Of Chiropractic Coverage In The Arkansas Medicaid Program; And To Allow Medicaid Recipients Direct Access To A Chiropractic Physician Without Referral From A Primary Care Physician.
Last Action
Notification that HB1183 is now Act 1092
4/10/2017