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AR SB225

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid Program must create a new coverage category exclusively for treating beneficiaries diagnosed with sickle cell disease

  • Department of Human Services is required to apply for any federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations needed to implement the new category

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1 by adding section 20-77-154

Legislative Description

To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Provide A Category For Beneficiaries With Sickle Cell Disease.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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