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AR HB1435

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 to add Section 20-77-135 regarding ridesharing application reimbursement
  • Defines "ridesharing application" as an online application connecting passengers with drivers licensed under the Transportation Network Company Services Act for a fee
  • Authorizes the Arkansas Medicaid Program to reimburse ridesharing application fees when beneficiaries travel to healthcare facilities or offices of healthcare professionals
  • Prohibits reimbursement if the Medicaid beneficiary uses the ridesharing application to travel across state lines
  • Approved April 12, 2019

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Reimburse For Ridesharing Applications.

Last Action

Notification that HB1435 is now Act 952

4/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/19/2019
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/12/2019

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