Loading chat...

AR HB1862

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 to add section 20-77-142
  • Prohibits the Arkansas Medicaid Program from requiring beneficiaries to obtain a referral from a primary care provider before receiving mental health counseling
  • Exemption applies only to the first 10 visits for mental health counseling
  • Approved on April 25, 2021

Legislative Description

To Prohibit Requiring Certain Referrals From A Primary Care Provider In Order For A Beneficiary In The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Receive Mental Health Counseling.

Last Action

Notification that HB1862 is now Act 886

4/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/12/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/1/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available