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AR HB1010

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arkansas Department of Human Services to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers to one year in duration
  • Directs the department to submit a state plan amendment or waiver application to obtain federal approval for the one-year postpartum coverage extension
  • Authorizes the department to promulgate rules necessary to administer the extended postpartum Medicaid coverage program
  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 by adding Section 20-77-148

Legislative Description

To Require Medicaid Coverage For Postpartum Mothers For One Year After Giving Birth.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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