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AR HB1759
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Human Services to pursue federal approval through state plan amendment or waiver to implement three Medicaid coverage expansions
- Establishes twelve-month continuous eligibility for children under the ARKids First A Program to prevent loss of coverage
- Provides presumptive eligibility coverage for pregnant women and children
- Adopts one-year postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers and babies
- Directs the department to promulgate rules necessary to administer the coverage expansions
Legislative Description
To Provide Additional Medicaid Coverage For Children, Pregnant Women, And Postpartum Mothers And Babies.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/16/2021
Full Bill Text
No bill text available