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AR SB543
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Breanne Davis
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AI Summary
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Requires risk-based provider organizations to pay home- and community-based service providers at rates no less than minimums established through a rate study to be completed by October 1, 2025
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Mandates the rate study cover services in the Community and Employment Support 1915(c) waiver and the Community Support System Provider program
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Directs the Department of Human Services to develop cost factors and criteria for the rate study with input from home- and community-based service providers
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Allows DHS to phase in rate increases over two years if the rate study produces an increase greater than 10%, subject to state appropriations
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Requires DHS to conduct ongoing full provider rate reviews according to the published schedule to ensure rates remain adequate and aligned with actual costs
Legislative Description
To Require Certain Reimbursement Rates For Home- And Community-based Services Within Risk-based Provider Organizations.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025