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AR SB348
Bill
Status
Passed
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
- Increases the annual cap for diagnostic laboratory services (excluding radiology) from $500 to $1,800 for Arkansas Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with chronic pain or receiving pain management treatment
- Maintains the standard $500 annual cap for diagnostic laboratory services for beneficiaries without chronic pain diagnoses
- Maintains the existing $500 annual cap for radiology services unchanged
- Declares an emergency to address inadequate patient monitoring that contributes to opioid misuse, medication diversion, and increased emergency room visits
- Takes effect July 1, 2025, with the Department of Human Services required to file implementing rules by January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
To Amend The Annual Cap For Diagnostic Laboratory Services Within The Arkansas Medicaid Program; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB348 is now Act 567
4/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/31/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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