On Mar. 25, ARK LEG enacted bill re authorization for mental health.
ARK LEG approved bill HB 1275 to add ARK INS 23-3-99-1901 - 1903, to prohibit prior authorization for healthcare services provided for the treatment of mental health crisis.
Defined health care terms, and stated that health benefit plan to not require prior authorization or precertification for an individual who is suffering mental health crisis.
Legislative History
On Jan. 27, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Mar. 12, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Mar. 12, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 20, 2025, bill delivered to governor; on Mar. 25, 2025, bill signed by governor.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
PR, Act 389, Bill HB1275, 3/25/2025; Citation: ARK INS 23-3-99;
