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AR HB1171

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kendra Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must implement an abbreviated independent assessment process for Medicaid beneficiaries who have already been approved for home- and community-based services through a previous independent assessment

  • Abbreviated assessments, including desk reviews, apply to beneficiaries with chronic, long-term conditions who receive services through a risk-based provider organization

  • Department must apply for any federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations necessary to implement the abbreviated assessment process

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 27 by adding section 20-77-2709

  • Approved April 16, 2025 (Act 625 of the Regular Session)

Legislative Description

To Modify The Medicaid Provider-led Organized Care Act; And To Authorize An Abbreviated Independent Assessment For Certain Beneficiaries Enrolled In A Risk-based Provider Organization.

Last Action

Notification that HB1171 is now Act 625

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/26/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/16/2025

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