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This bill requires the Arkansas Medicaid Program to provide blood pressure monitors to pregnant and postpartum women at no cost for up to one year after giving birth. Specifically, the bill amends Arkansas Code by adding a new section that mandates the state's Medicaid program to cover these medical devices for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The Department of Human Services is directed to seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other regulatory approvals to implement this coverage. The provision aims to support maternal health by ensuring women have access to blood pressure monitoring equipment, which is crucial for detecting and managing potential complications like preeclampsia during and after pregnancy. By providing these monitors, the bill seeks to enhance preventive healthcare and early intervention for pregnant and postpartum women in Arkansas.

Health and Social Services

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1054&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R