Bill > HB1012

This bill requires the Arkansas Medicaid Program to establish a new Family Planning Only Program that will extend healthcare coverage specifically for family planning services to individuals who currently do not qualify for other Medicaid categories. Under this program, eligible individuals must have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (as of January 1, 2025) and not be enrolled in any other Medicaid program. The Department of Human Services is authorized to seek necessary federal waivers or make state plan amendments to implement this program. By creating this targeted program, the bill aims to improve access to family planning services for low-income individuals who might otherwise not have affordable healthcare options for reproductive health needs. The program focuses exclusively on family planning services, which typically include contraception, counseling, screening, and related preventive care, without covering broader medical treatments.

Health and Social Services

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1012&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R