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AR HB1047

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Make Presumptive Eligibility Determinations For Pregnant Women.


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Introduced
11/21/2024
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO MAKE PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Arkansas Medicaid Program to implement a streamlined process for determining presumptive eligibility for pregnant women. Presumptive eligibility is a temporary, quick determination that allows eligible pregnant women to receive Medicaid coverage immediately, without waiting for a full application to be processed. The bill allows the Medicaid program to designate qualified entities (such as healthcare providers or clinics) to screen pregnant women and enroll them quickly into the program. The primary goal is to improve access to prenatal care by ensuring that pregnant women can receive medical services right away while their full Medicaid application is being reviewed. By enabling immediate enrollment, the bill aims to support maternal health and ensure that pregnant women can receive timely healthcare services without administrative delays.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Public Health, Welfare And Labor Committee (10:00:00 2/18/2025 Room 130) (on 02/18/2025)

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