Bill > HB1882

This bill amends the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act to expand the definition of "enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population" and grant the Governor more flexibility in designating Medicaid populations for enrollment. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing the Governor, with approval from the Legislative Council, to designate additional Medicaid beneficiary populations for enrollment beyond the previously defined covered and voluntary populations. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts services provided under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (a federal program that allows certain healthcare providers to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted rates) for populations enrolled in qualified health insurance plans under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program, when those populations are designated by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council. These changes appear to provide more administrative flexibility in managing Medicaid enrollment and service provisions, potentially allowing for more targeted and adaptive healthcare coverage strategies.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1882&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R