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Arkansas House Bill HB1061

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1061

Introduced
12/10/24  

Caption

To Ensure That Individuals With Gestational Diabetes Are Provided Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors Under The Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Impact

With the introduction of HB1061, the Arkansas Medicaid program would expand its coverage parameters to include continuous glucose monitors for a specific demographic. This is a critical advancement in prenatal care, addressing concerns about diabetes management during pregnancy, which can directly affect maternal and fetal health. By ensuring coverage for this monitoring tool, the state acknowledges the medical necessity of such devices in managing gestational diabetes, potentially leading to better health management practices and reducing long-term health issues associated with the condition.

Summary

House Bill 1061 aims to mandate coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) under the Arkansas Medicaid program for individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The bill amends Arkansas Code ยง 20-77-148 to ensure that individuals with this condition can receive necessary monitoring equipment as part of their medical care. This change addresses a significant gap in healthcare provisions for pregnant individuals who experience gestational diabetes, aiming to improve health outcomes for both mothers and infants.

Contention

The potential points of contention surrounding HB1061 may involve debates about Medicaid funding and the implications of expanding healthcare coverage in the current economic landscape. While proponents argue for the necessity of supporting individuals with gestational diabetes through enhanced healthcare access, opponents may express concerns over the financial ramifications on the state budget and whether all individuals in need will benefit equitably from this new provision. Thus, discussions may focus on balancing fiscal constraints with the essential health needs of vulnerable populations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1008

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

AR HB1288

To Make Technical Corrections To Title 20 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Public Health And Welfare.

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 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 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 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 SB139

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

AR HB1129

To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Insurance Policies To Reimburse For Behavioral Health Services Provided In Certain Settings.

AR HB1250

To Amend The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory Committee; And To Amend The Confidentiality Of And The Providing Of Information By The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

AR SB348

To Amend The Liability Of Third Parties To The Department Of Human Services For Arkansas Medicaid Program Claims.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.