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AR HB1858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Ladyman

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Pediatricians must screen for Type 1 diabetes during yearly well-child visits for children beginning at age 3
  • Required screening includes hemoglobin A1c testing, blood sugar testing, and antibody testing if deemed necessary by the pediatrician or if there is a family history of Type 1 diabetes
  • Arkansas Medicaid Program must cover the Type 1 diabetes screenings, with the Department of Human Services required to apply for any necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments
  • All health benefit plans offered, issued, or renewed in Arkansas must provide coverage for Type 1 diabetes screenings by a pediatrician on or after January 1, 2026
  • Legislative finding notes that pediatricians do not regularly screen for Type 1 diabetes, with diagnoses often occurring only after emergency hospitalization

Legislative Description

To Require A Pediatrician To Screen For Type 1 Diabetes At The Yearly Well-child Visit; And To Require That The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Health Benefit Plans Cover Type 1 Diabetes Screenings.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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