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AR HB1035
Bill
Status
3/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Pilkington
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AI Summary
HB 1035 Summary
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Physicians and licensed healthcare providers attending births in Arkansas must facilitate depression screening for birth mothers within the first six (6) weeks of birth.
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Birth mothers who decline screening must have this refusal documented in their medical records, which relieves the physician and healthcare provider of liability under this requirement.
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Healthcare insurers offering health benefit plans in Arkansas must provide coverage for depression screening by a healthcare professional within the first six (6) weeks after birth for births occurring on or after January 1, 2024.
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Depression screening coverage is not subject to deductibles or copayment requirements and does not diminish or limit other benefits under the health plan.
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Records and information collected under this law that identify patients, healthcare providers, or institutions are confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Legislative Description
To Require Screening For Depression Of Birth Mothers At The Time Of Birth; And To Mandate That Insurance Policies Cover Screening For Depression Of Birth Mothers At The Time Of Birth.
Last Action
Notification that HB1035 is now Act 316
3/21/2023