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Arkansas House Bill HB1858

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1858

Introduced
3/19/25  

Caption

To Require A Pediatrician To Screen For Type 1 Diabetes At The Yearly Well-child Visit; And To Require That The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Health Benefit Plans Cover Type 1 Diabetes Screenings.

Impact

The bill also stipulates that the coverage for these screenings will be incorporated into the Arkansas Medicaid program and other health benefit plans, ensuring that financial barriers to screening are minimized. By mandating coverage for Type 1 diabetes screenings, the legislation aims to facilitate access to this type of preventive healthcare, which could potentially lead to reduced emergency hospitalizations and improved health outcomes for children in Arkansas.

Summary

House Bill 1858 mandates that pediatricians conduct screenings for Type 1 diabetes during yearly well-child visits for children aged three and above. This bill recognizes the issue of delayed diagnoses of Type 1 diabetes, which often occur in emergency situations, and aims to promote early detection through regular screening. Specifically, the bill outlines that pediatricians are required to perform tests such as hemoglobin A1c, blood sugar tests, and additional antibody testing based on the child's health history.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB1858 may include discussions on the adequacy of existing healthcare resources to handle increased screenings and whether pediatricians possess the necessary training and support to conduct these tests effectively. Additional debates might arise regarding the implications for insurance companies in adjusting policy coverage and costs. Stakeholders might also express concerns over compliance and the procedural logistics of implementing mandatory screenings in pediatric practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1035

To Require Screening For Depression Of Birth Mothers At The Time Of Birth; And To Mandate That Insurance Policies Cover Screening For Depression Of Birth Mothers At The Time Of Birth.

AR HB1042

To Enhance Coverage Of Prostate Cancer Screenings By Health Benefit Plans.

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 HB1102

To Create The Universal Newborn Screening Act; And To Ensure That Newborns Are Screened For Conditions Recommended By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.

AR HB1129

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

AR HB1011

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

AR SB468

To Require Personal Care Providers To Submit Appropriate Documentation To The Arkansas Medicaid Program And To Comply With Federal Requirements.

AR HB1008

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

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.