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AR HB1029

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Garner

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid Program must set reimbursement rates for mental health and addiction services at a minimum of 100% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for comparable services

  • Medicaid must reimburse for any mental health or addiction service that is offered or provided in surrounding states

  • Department of Human Services is required to apply for any federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations necessary to implement these requirements

  • Adds new section 20-77-154 to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1

Legislative Description

To Set The Reimbursement Rate In The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Mental Health Services And Services Related To Addiction.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/13/2025

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