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AR HB1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid Program must provide blood pressure monitors to pregnant women and postpartum women for up to one year after birth

  • Coverage applies to women already enrolled in the Medicaid program

  • Department of Human Services must apply for any federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authority needed to implement the requirement

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

Legislative Description

To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Cover Blood Pressure Monitors For Pregnant And Postpartum 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WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR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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