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AR SR3

Resolution

Status

Failed

3/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2018 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Representative Miller to introduce the "Arkansas Works Program Enrollment Freeze Act of 2018"

  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from approving new enrollment in the Arkansas Works Program effective July 15, 2018

  • Allows renewal of enrollment for current beneficiaries who maintain continuous eligibility and whose Federal Medical Assistance Percentage does not drop below levels established by section 1905(y) of the Social Security Act as of January 1, 2018

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the state Medicaid plan and submit all necessary waivers to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the enrollment freeze

  • Declares an emergency effective upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override, citing unsustainable program growth and necessity for future program solvency

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill Concerning Enrollment In The Arkansas Works Program.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

3/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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