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AR HB1042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-79-1303(b)(2) to update the prostate cancer screening guidelines reference date from January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2023
  • Requires health benefit plans to provide at least one prostate cancer screening per year for men age 40 and older according to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines
  • Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt updated prostate cancer screening guidelines by rule if the National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes new clinical recommendations
  • Approved February 13, 2023

Legislative Description

To Enhance Coverage Of Prostate Cancer Screenings By Health Benefit Plans.

Last Action

Notification that HB1042 is now Act 66

2/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/1/2023
Insurance and Commerce1/9/2023

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