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AR SB418

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Payton

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Workers' compensation insurers in Arkansas must maintain a medical loss ratio of at least 85% for workers' compensation claims

  • Medical loss ratio measures the percentage of premium dollars spent on healthcare claims and wage claims versus administrative costs

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-9-408 concerning insurance policies under the Workers' Compensation Law

  • Sponsored by Senator J. Payton in the 95th General Assembly, Regular Session 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Workers' Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Act 4 Of 1948; And To Establish A Requirement For Workers' Compensation Insurers To Spend At Least Eighty-five Percent Of Premiums On Healthcare Claims And Wage Claims.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/10/2025

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