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AR SB468

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Personal care providers must provide evidence to the Department of Human Services that they pay contributions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, federal and state unemployment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and health insurance for their workers to receive full reimbursement rates.

  • Providers who cannot demonstrate the required insurance contributions must instead submit a detailed explanation of their compensation and benefits model to the Department of Human Services.

  • The Department of Human Services must require all healthcare providers offering personal care services to provide documentation proving compliance with federal safety and oversight requirements, including those established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

  • The Department of Human Services is authorized to apply for any necessary federal waiver, Medicaid state plan amendment, or other authorization needed to implement the bill's requirements.

Legislative Description

To Require Personal Care Providers To Submit Appropriate Documentation To The Arkansas Medicaid Program And To Comply With Federal Requirements.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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