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AR HB1255

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Wooldridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid beneficiaries may obtain continuous glucose monitors either through a pharmacy prescription (eligible for pharmacy rebates) or through a written order from a practitioner for durable medical equipment

  • Durable medical equipment providers are not required to submit a National Drug Code as part of claim submissions for continuous glucose monitors

  • Department of Human Services must implement consistent approval requirements regardless of whether the monitor is obtained through a pharmacy or durable medical equipment provider

  • Reimbursement for continuous glucose monitors provided by durable medical equipment providers must be at least equal to Medicare reimbursement rates under the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

  • Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 857 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Coverage Of A Continuous Glucose Monitor In The Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Last Action

Notification that HB1255 is now Act 857

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/9/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/12/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/27/2025

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