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AR HB1008

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers from the current 60-day period to one full year after giving birth
  • Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a state plan amendment or waiver to obtain federal approval for the extended coverage
  • Directs the Department of Human Services to promulgate rules to implement the one-year postpartum coverage
  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 by adding new section 20-77-154

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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