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AR HB1290
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Health benefit plans in Arkansas must provide coverage for one annual standalone mental health wellness examination performed by a licensed mental health professional, effective January 1, 2026
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Mental health wellness examinations include behavioral health screenings, healthy lifestyle consultations, treatment referrals, age-appropriate mental health history assessments, and relevant adult input when appropriate
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Coverage must be provided without deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements, with an exception for tax-exempt plans that would lose their status
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Applies to individual, group, and blanket health plans, as well as Arkansas Medicaid, the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program, and nonfederal governmental plans
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The Insurance Commissioner, Department of Human Services Secretary, and State Board of Finance must each promulgate rules to implement the requirements for their respective covered programs
Legislative Description
To Mandate Coverage For Mental Health Wellness Examinations; And To Establish The Arkansas Support Of Mental Health Wellness Examinations Act.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025