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AR SB62
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Terminates the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME) Program, which provides Medicaid coverage through private insurance plans to low-income adults ages 19-64, with a termination date of December 31, 2026
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Transfers all ARHOME enrollees to the traditional fee-for-service Arkansas Medicaid Program beginning July 1, 2025
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Repeals the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021 in its entirety, including provisions for community bridge organizations, economic independence initiatives, and health improvement programs
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Directs the Department of Human Services to notify all current and new enrollees of the program termination and to submit necessary federal waivers and state plan amendments to eliminate ARHOME eligibility after December 31, 2026
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Eliminates the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program Trust Fund and removes related references from insurance premium tax provisions
Legislative Description
To Terminate The Arkansas Health And Opportunity For Me Program; And To Transfer All Beneficiaries In The Arkansas Health And Opportunity For Me Program To The Traditional Arkansas Medicaid Program.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025