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AR HB2124
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-127 to eliminate the asset or resource test for veterans seeking long-term care Medicaid nursing facility placement
- Defines "veteran" as a person who served on active duty for more than 180 days with other than a dishonorable discharge, was discharged due to service-connected disability, or served in a reserve component under active duty orders
- Updates the eligibility determination criteria reference dates from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2017 for the Office of Long-Term Care Procedures and the Medical Services Policy Manual
- Requires the Department of Human Services to submit and apply for any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authority to implement the asset or resource test elimination for veterans
Legislative Description
To Eliminate The Asset Or Resource Test For Long-term Care Medicaid Within The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Veterans.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/7/2017
Full Bill Text
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