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This bill, known as the "Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Freeze Act of 2017", proposes to stop new enrollment in the Medicaid Expansion Program in Arkansas as of July 1, 2017. However, it would allow the Department of Human Services to renew enrollment for individuals currently enrolled in the program if they meet the eligibility requirements and the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage does not drop below the established levels. The bill also requires the Department to amend the Medicaid State Plan and file necessary waivers with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the enrollment freeze. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the enrollment freeze is necessary to ensure the solvency of the Medicaid Expansion Program, and the act would become effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or after the veto override process.

Health and Social Services

http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1465