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AR SB507

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-9-517 to clarify reimbursement rules for durable medical equipment and medical supplies under workers' compensation law

  • Requires durable medical equipment, medical supplies, home durable medical equipment, and infusion and oxygen services (excluding implantables) to be reimbursed at the lesser of billed charges or 100% of the applicable Medicare allowable amount

  • Applies the reimbursement standard only when durable medical equipment and medical supplies are not included in the carrier's negotiated fee schedule

  • Authorizes the Workers' Compensation Commission to establish rules and schedules of maximum allowable fees for medical services related to compensable injuries

Legislative Description

To Amend Certain Provisions Of Initiated Act 4 Of 1948; And To Clarify The Treatment Of Durable Medical Equipment Under The Workers' Compensation Law.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/9/2021

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