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AR HR1002
Resolution
Status
3/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Representative Miller to introduce legislation creating the "Arkansas Works Program Enrollment Freeze Act of 2018"
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Prohibits the Department of Human Services from approving new enrollment in the Arkansas Works Program effective July 15, 2018
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Allows renewal of enrollment for current participants who continuously meet eligibility requirements and maintain Federal Medical Assistance Percentage at levels established by Section 1905(y) of the Social Security Act as of January 1, 2018
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Requires the department to amend the state Medicaid plan and submit necessary waivers to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the enrollment freeze
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Declares an emergency to ensure the act becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, veto period expiration, or veto override to prevent unsustainable program growth
Legislative Description
To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill Concerning Enrollment In The Arkansas Works Program.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
3/12/2018