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AR HB1619
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zack Gramlich
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Medicaid must reimburse administration fees for RSV immunizations and monoclonal antibodies for infants and toddlers at 100% of the maximum Vaccines for Children Program rate, regardless of the beneficiary's Medicaid enrollment category
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Hospitals licensed under § 20-9-213 are not required to provide any new or additional RSV-related immunization or monoclonal antibody services
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Healthcare providers who prescribe, dispense, or administer RSV immunizations or monoclonal antibodies to eligible infants and toddlers receive civil liability immunity
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Civil immunity does not apply to actions that are grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or not taken in good faith with reasonable care
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Department of Human Services must apply for any federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments necessary to implement these provisions
Legislative Description
To Set Administration Fees Under The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Immunizations And Monoclonal Antibodies For Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease; And To Provide Civil Immunity.
Last Action
Notification that HB1619 is now Act 634
4/16/2025