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AR SB113

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 to add Section 20-77-148 regarding long-acting reversible contraception coverage
  • Requires the Arkansas Medicaid Program to reimburse healthcare providers for providing long-acting reversible contraception immediately and during the postpartum period
  • Specifies that reimbursement for postpartum long-acting reversible contraception shall be in addition to regular payments for services to pregnant women
  • Directs the Department of Human Services to apply for any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations required to implement the new reimbursement requirement

Legislative Description

To Ensure That Healthcare Providers Are Properly Reimbursed By The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Providing Long-acting Reversible Contraception Immediately And During Postpartum.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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