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AR HB1826
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
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Health benefit plans in Arkansas must provide the same coverage for birthing services at licensed birthing centers as they do for hospital births, effective January 1, 2026
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Coverage applies to individual, group, and blanket health plans, including Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program
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Licensed birthing center services cannot be subject to higher deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or out-of-pocket limits than other covered benefits
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The Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Human Services may develop rules to implement the requirements
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Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 866 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Mandate Coverage For Delivery Of A Newborn In A Licensed Birthing Center.
Last Action
Notification that HB1826 is now Act 866
4/17/2025