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AR HB1810

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Howard Beaty

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes separate vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device reimbursement rates for all acute care hospitals that are Arkansas Medicaid providers.

  • Sets reimbursement rates for vagus nerve stimulation therapy system device implantation at 100% of the Medicare average comprehensive payment rate for the therapy, device, and procedure.

  • Specifies that device reimbursement rates are in addition to surgery fees already listed in the Arkansas Medicaid Program.

  • Adds Section 20-77-140 to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1.

  • Approved on April 21, 2021.

Legislative Description

To Require Certain Reimbursement Rates In The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy System Devices.

Last Action

Notification that HB1810 is now Act 830

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/12/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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