AR HB1923

Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the existing Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to include work requirements for parents, parents in the Arkansas Works Program, and able-bodied adults aged 50-60 years old.

Establishes that individuals must work at least 20 hours per week (averaged monthly), participate in an approved work program, volunteer, or meet a combination thereof to remain eligible for Arkansas Medicaid.

Exempts individuals under 19 years old, over 60 years old, medically unfit for employment, pregnant individuals, certain caregivers, unemployment compensation recipients meeting work requirements, and those in drug/alcohol treatment programs from work requirements.

Directs the Department of Human Services to submit required federal waivers and Medicaid state plan amendments and adopt rules for implementation by January 1, 2020.

Makes the act effective January 1, 2020, or upon the later occurrence of federal approval of the state plan amendment/waiver and adoption of implementing rules, whichever comes later if not completed by January 1, 2020.