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AR HB1004

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers from 60 days to one full year after giving birth

  • Mothers eligible for the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act (ARHOME) program will receive extended coverage through that program

  • Mothers not eligible for ARHOME will receive extended coverage through the traditional Arkansas Medicaid Program

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a state plan amendment or waiver to obtain federal approval for the one-year postpartum coverage

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to promulgate rules to implement the extended coverage

Legislative Description

To Require Medicaid Coverage For Postpartum Mothers For One Year After Giving Birth.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/1/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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