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AR HB1942

AR HB1942
To Require Certain Reimbursement Rates For Home- And Community-based Services Within Risk-based Provider Organizations.


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Introduced
03/31/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new requirements for reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services within risk-based provider organizations (RBPOs) in Arkansas. Specifically, the bill mandates that RBPOs must pay providers a minimum rate determined by a comprehensive rate study to be completed by October 1, 2025. The rate study will cover services in the Community and Employment Support 1915(c) waiver and Section 1915(i) state plan amendment, and must accurately capture provider costs while promoting economy, efficiency, quality of care, and equal access. The Department of Human Services will develop the cost factors for the study in consultation with home- and community-based service providers. If the rate study results in a rate increase greater than 10%, the department may phase in the increase over two years, subject to state appropriations. The bill removes previous language that allowed reimbursement rates to be determined without regard to Medicaid provider rates, instead establishing a clear minimum rate standard. Additionally, the legislation requires that reimbursement policies and procedures be mutually agreed upon by RBPOs and direct service providers, ensuring that rates are not less than the minimum rates established by the study.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that HB1942 is now Act 1023 (on 04/22/2025)

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