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AR HB1242

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wardlaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 21-5-425 to Arkansas Code defining eligibility for pharmacy benefits among retired public school employees
  • Defines "retiree" as a retired public school employee enrolled in the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program who does not participate in the Medicare Advantage program offered by the Employee Benefits Division
  • Requires the Employee Benefits Division to allow eligible retirees to obtain pharmacy benefits under the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program
  • Makes pharmacy benefits available only if the retiree pays the full cost of the pharmacy benefits with no state subsidy

Legislative Description

To Allow Certain Retired Public School Employees To Obtain Pharmacy Benefits If Enrolled In The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Program.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/16/2023
Insurance and Commerce1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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