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Arkansas House Bill HB1054

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1054

Introduced
11/25/24  

Caption

To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Cover Blood Pressure Monitors For Pregnant And Postpartum Women.

Impact

The enactment of HB1054 would directly impact the regulations surrounding the Arkansas Medicaid Program, specifically by expanding the coverage options available for pregnant and postpartum women. By requiring the inclusion of blood pressure monitors, the bill would seek to address significant health concerns in this population, notably the risks associated with hypertension and its implications for maternal and fetal health. This could lead to better preventative care and health monitoring for women during and after their pregnancy period.

Summary

House Bill 1054 aims to enhance healthcare provisions for pregnant and postpartum women in Arkansas by mandating that the Arkansas Medicaid Program covers blood pressure monitors for this demographic. This initiative is intended to promote better maternal health outcomes and monitor potential health issues related to blood pressure during and after pregnancy. The bill emphasizes the importance of continuous healthcare support for women transitioning through such critical phases of life, which can be accompanied by various health risks.

Contention

While the bill addresses a critical health issue for a vulnerable population, it may also spur discussions regarding the fiscal implications on the state's Medicaid budget. Supporters of HB1054 might argue that investing in preventive health measures is essential to avert more significant costs linked to complications arising from untreated hypertension. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns about the financial burden this mandate could place on the state’s healthcare system, questioning the sustainability of such mandatory coverage in the long term.

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 HB1011

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

AR HB1008

To Modify The Coverage Of Continuous Glucose Monitors In The Arkansas Medicaid 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 HB1010

To Require Medicaid Coverage For Postpartum Mothers For One Year After Giving Birth.

AR SB139

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

AR HB1126

To Expand The List Of Medications For Conditions Or Treatments That Are Not Counted Towards The Prescription Benefit Cap Within The Arkansas Medicaid Program.

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 SB581

To Require Licensure Of A Clinic And Health Center In Which A Pregnancy Of A Women Known To Be Pregnant Is Willfully Terminated Or Aborted.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.