Arkansas SB225: TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to require the arkansas medicaid program to provide a category for beneficiaries with sickle cell disease; and for other purposes. subtitle to require the arkansas medicaid program to provide a category for beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 20-77-154. Medicaid category for sickle cell disease. (a) The Arkansas Medicaid Program shall create a new category of coverage solely for providing treatment to beneficiaries who have a diagnosis of sickle cell disease. (b) The Department of Human Services shall apply for any federal waiver, Medicaid state plan amendment, or other authorization necessary to implement this section. *JMB363* 02/13/2025 8:42:32 AM JMB363

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Sponsors

• Jamie Scott (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• Jay Richardson (D, 49)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 13, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. February 13, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB225?

SB225 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.

What does SB225 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to require the arkansas medicaid program to provide a category for beneficiaries with sickle cell disease; and for other purposes. subtitle to require the arkansas medicaid program to provide a category for beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.

What is the status of SB225?

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

Who sponsored SB225?

Jamie Scott (D, 12), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB225?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB225