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Arkansas House Bill HB1047

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1047

Introduced
11/21/24  

Caption

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Make Presumptive Eligibility Determinations For Pregnant Women.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would amend the Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, introducing a new section that specifically addresses presumptive eligibility for pregnant women. By allowing qualified entities to screen and enroll applicants directly into the Medicaid program, the legislation would streamline the process and facilitate quicker access to essential health services. The focus on prenatal care represents a broader commitment to maternal and child health within the state policy framework.

Summary

House Bill 1047 authorizes the Arkansas Medicaid Program to make presumptive eligibility determinations specifically for pregnant women. The bill aims to enhance access to prenatal care by enabling these women to receive care immediately while they await the processing of their full application for Medicaid. This legislative initiative is seen as a step towards addressing healthcare access disparities among pregnant individuals, ensuring that they can start receiving necessary medical support without unnecessary delays.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 1047 may arise from budgetary concerns and the operational implications for the Arkansas Medicaid Program. While supporters advocate for the improved healthcare access that presumptive eligibility provides, critics could argue about the resource allocation for implementing this change. The conversation around how to effectively manage these expansions within existing financial and administrative structures will likely influence the discussions as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1787

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Make Presumptive Eligibility Determinations For Pregnant Women.

AR SB278

To Terminate The Arkansas Health And Opportunity For Me Program; And To Transfer All Beneficiaries In The Arkansas Home And Opportunity For Me Program To The Traditional Arkansas Medicaid Program.

AR HB1011

To Require Medicaid Coverage And Reimbursement For Depression Screening For Pregnant Women.

AR SB139

To Require That The Arkansas Medicaid Program Cover Authorized Prescription Digital Therapeutics.

AR HR1010

To Recognize The Importance Of Pregnancy Help Organizations In Arkansas.

AR SB474

To Clarify The Information That May Be Obtained By The Department Of Human Services From External Data Providers For Eligibility For The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

AR SB89

To Amend The Eligibility Requirements For The Arkansas Work Pays Program.

AR HB1385

To Ensure That Healthcare Providers Are Properly Reimbursed By The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Providing Long-acting Reversible Contraception Immediately And During Postpartum.

AR SB113

To Ensure That Healthcare Providers Are Properly Reimbursed By The Arkansas Medicaid Program For Providing Long-acting Reversible Contraception Immediately And During Postpartum.

AR HB1008

To Modify The Coverage Of Continuous Glucose Monitors In The Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.