Arkansas SB543: TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to require certain reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services within risk-based provider organizations; and for other purposes. subtitle to require certain reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services within risk-based provider organizations.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 20-77-2706(d)(1), concerning the characteristics and duties of a risk-based provider organization under the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act, is amended to read as follows: (d)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, reimbursement rates paid by a risk-based provider organization to direct service providers shall: (A) Be determined by mutual agreement of the risk-based provider organization and direct service provider without regard to Medicaid provider rates established by the Department of Human Services if the reimbursement rates are not less than the minimum rates established under § 20-77-2709; and (B) Assure efficiency, economy, quality, and equal access to enrollable Medicaid beneficiary populations in the same manner as to individuals who are not covered by the Arkansas Medicaid Program. *JMB475* 03/20/2025 3:06:36 PM JMB475 SB543 SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 20-77-2706(e)(1), concerning the characteristics and duties of a risk-based provider organization under the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act, is amended to read as follows: (e)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (e)(2) of …

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Sponsors

• Breanne Davis (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• Lee Johnson (R, 47)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 20, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. March 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB543?

SB543 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.

What does SB543 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to require certain reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services within risk-based provider organizations; and for other purposes. subtitle to require certain reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services within risk-based provider organizations.

What is the status of SB543?

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

Who sponsored SB543?

Breanne Davis (R, 25), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB543?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB543