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AR HB1586
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-124(a)(1) regarding the Medicaid waiver for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis requirements
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Requires autism spectrum disorder diagnoses to be made by at least two qualified professionals who must be of different types from the approved list in the statute
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Changes terminology from "both conclude" to "each conclude" to clarify that each professional must independently determine the child meets diagnostic criteria
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Diagnostic criteria must align with the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Approved as Act 386 on March 20, 2025
Legislative Description
To Amend The Medicaid Waiver For Autism Spectrum Disorder To Clarify The Number And Type Of Qualified Professionals To Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Last Action
Notification that HB1586 is now Act 386
3/20/2025