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AR HB1314
Bill
Status
1/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jon Eubanks
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Medicaid Program shall classify doctors of optometry as physicians for all services they are authorized to perform under state law
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Doctors of optometry will be classified under the physician fee schedule for reimbursement purposes
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Department of Human Services must apply for any necessary federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments to implement this requirement
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Medicare has classified doctors of optometry as physicians since 1986, and most private insurers already provide this classification
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Aligns Arkansas Medicaid reimbursement policies with Medicare and private insurance practices for optometric services
Legislative Description
To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Classify Doctors Of Optometry As Physicians Which Is The Same As Medicare And Insurance Carriers For Reimbursement.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/4/2023