Bill > HB1170

This bill requires the Arkansas Department of Human Services to conduct a comprehensive reimbursement rate review for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant, which is a federal funding mechanism that supports state-level substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. The review will involve a detailed analysis of every cost component associated with providing services under this grant to determine whether current reimbursement rates are adequate. By December 31, 2025, the department must submit a report detailing the progress and findings of this review to the Senate and House Committees on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor. The purpose of this review appears to be ensuring that service providers are receiving appropriate compensation for the critical substance abuse treatment and prevention services they deliver, which could potentially help maintain or improve the quality and availability of these essential health services.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1170&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R