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AR HB1171

AR HB1171
To Modify The Medicaid Provider-led Organized Care Act; And To Authorize An Abbreviated Independent Assessment For Certain Beneficiaries Enrolled In A Risk-based Provider Organization.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES ENROLLED IN A RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Medicaid Provider-led Organized Care Act by introducing an abbreviated independent assessment process for certain Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in risk-based provider organizations. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Human Services to implement a streamlined assessment method for beneficiaries who have previously been approved for services and have chronic, long-term conditions. The assessment can include a desk review, which is typically a documentation-based evaluation that does not require an in-person examination. The bill also authorizes the department to seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations required to implement this new assessment process. The goal appears to be reducing administrative burden while maintaining appropriate service evaluation for individuals with stable, ongoing medical needs who are already receiving services through a risk-based provider organization.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Notification that HB1171 is now Act 625 (on 04/16/2025)

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