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AR HB1047

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid Program required to make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women applying for coverage
  • Pregnant women can receive prenatal care immediately while their full Medicaid application is being processed
  • One or more qualified entities may be designated to screen eligibility and immediately enroll pregnant women into the program
  • Adds new section 20-77-154 to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Make Presumptive Eligibility Determinations For Pregnant Women.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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