AR HB1129

Arkansas Medicaid Program must reimburse for screening for behavioral health conditions and behavioral health services provided in hospital outpatient clinics or physician clinics.

Department of Human Services shall apply for any federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authority necessary to implement the Medicaid requirements.

Healthcare insurers offering health benefit plans in Arkansas must provide coverage for behavioral health screening and services in hospital outpatient clinics or physician clinics without deductibles or copayment requirements.

Behavioral health services may be provided via telemedicine and reimbursed according to existing telehealth requirements under state law.

Prior authorization requirements that apply to behavioral health services in other settings also apply to services provided in hospital outpatient clinics or physician clinics.