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This bill aims to improve maternal health services in Arkansas by establishing a new requirement for the Arkansas Medicaid Program's reimbursement rates. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Medicaid program set reimbursement rates for maternal health services at a minimum of 100% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for comparable services. Additionally, the program must reimburse for any maternal health services that are offered or provided in surrounding states. To implement these changes, the Department of Human Services is required to apply for any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations. The goal of this legislation appears to be enhancing access to maternal healthcare by ensuring competitive reimbursement rates and expanding the range of covered services, which could potentially help address maternal health disparities and improve healthcare outcomes for pregnant women in Arkansas.

Health and Social Services

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1010&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R