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AR SB141

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-99-1103(8)(A)(i) to expand the definition of "healthcare insurer" to include any entity with subscribers in Arkansas, in addition to entities subject to state insurance regulation
  • Modifies Arkansas Code § 23-99-1112 to clarify that the Prior Authorization Transparency Act applies to healthcare insurers regardless of whether they are located in Arkansas
  • Extends Prior Authorization Transparency Act requirements to out-of-state healthcare insurers that have Arkansas subscribers
  • Approved February 17, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Prior Authorization Transparency Act; And To Clarify That A Healthcare Insurer From Out Of State Is Subject To The Prior Authorization Transparency Act If That Healthcare Insurer Has Subscribers In This State.

Last Action

Notification that SB141 is now Act 87

2/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce2/1/2023
Insurance & Commerce1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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