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AR HB1126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-406(c) to expand medications excluded from prescription benefit caps for adult Medicaid beneficiaries
  • Adds anti-seizure medications to treat or prevent seizures to the exclusion list
  • Adds psychotropic medications to treat mental health conditions to the exclusion list
  • Maintains existing exclusions for high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, blood modifiers, diabetes, and inhalers for respiratory illness
  • Exclusions apply on a per-month basis for eligible adult Medicaid beneficiaries

Legislative Description

To Expand The List Of Medications For Conditions Or Treatments That Are Not Counted Towards The Prescription Benefit Cap Within The Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/12/2023

Full Bill Text

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