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AR SB295
AR SB295To Promote Integrity In Welfare Programs; And To Amend The Medicaid Eligibility Verification System.
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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Passed
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN WELFARE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote integrity in welfare programs in Arkansas. It requires the Department of Human Services to adopt strict eligibility verification procedures for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, including verifying eligibility before authorization and during recertification, and accessing data from various state agencies to identify changes in circumstances that may affect eligibility. The bill also requires the department to publicly report data on noncompliance and fraud investigations. Additionally, it prohibits the department from making presumptive Medicaid eligibility determinations or accepting self-attestation without verification, and mandates a full eligibility audit after the expiration of certain COVID-19-related restrictions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Notification that SB295 is now Act 780 (on 04/21/2021)
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