Arkansas HB1890: TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BILL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to allow school districts to bill for healthcare services; to require the arkansas medicaid program to reimburse school districts for certain healthcare services; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow school districts to bill for healthcare services; and to require the arkansas medicaid program to reimburse school districts for certain healthcare services.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BILL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BILL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 6-10-119, concerning Medicaid billing in school districts, is amended to add an additional subsection to read as follows: (d)(1) A school district may bill the Arkansas Medicaid Program for healthcare services provided to a student, including without (B) Hearing screenings; and (C) Direct nursing services provided by a licensed healthcare professional to a student under the supervision of a registered nurse employed by the school district and listed in the student's individualized health care plan according to § 6-18-701, including without limitation to the extent allowed by federal *JMB456* 03/21/2025 11:21:23 AM JMB456 HB1890 (ii) Blood sugar checks; (iii) Carbohydrate counting; (iv) Catheterization; (v) Continuous glucose monitoring; (vi) Insulin pump services; (vii) Intramuscular injection; (viii) Intravascular injection; (ix) Subcutaneous injection; (x) Peritoneal dialysis; (xi) Postural drainage; (xii) Tracheostomy care; (xiii) Stoma care; (xiv) Suctioning; (xv) Tube feedings; and (xvi) Wound care. (2) The reimbursement …

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Sponsors

• Julie Mayberry (R, 92) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 31, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 21, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1890?

HB1890 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BILL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

What does HB1890 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to allow school districts to bill for healthcare services; to require the arkansas medicaid program to reimburse school districts for certain healthcare services; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow school districts to bill for healthcare services; and to require the arkansas medicaid program to reimburse school districts for certain healthcare services.

What is the status of HB1890?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1890?

Julie Mayberry (R, 92).

Where is the official record for HB1890?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1890