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AR SB355
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Repeals the Health Care Independence Program ("Private Option") and the Arkansas Works Program, ending Arkansas's participation in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act effective December 31, 2018.
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Transfers all individuals enrolled in these programs to traditional fee-for-service Medicaid on July 1, 2017, and prohibits new enrollees after that date.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the state Medicaid plan and submit federal waivers necessary to eliminate eligibility for the expansion population by December 31, 2018.
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Repeals Arkansas Code sections establishing the Health Care Independence Program Trust Fund and the Arkansas Works Program Trust Fund, with any remaining balances transferred between funds.
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Modifies insurance premium tax provisions to clarify treatment of taxes collected under these programs, directing revenues to the appropriate trust funds through their termination dates.
Legislative Description
To Terminate The Medicaid Expansion Program, Also Known As The Health Care Independence Program Which Is Commonly Known As The "private Option" And The Arkansas Works Program.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017