On, after Jul. 1, 2025, in absence of rates, minimum allowable rate of reimbursement under a health benefit plan issued by a healthcare insurer must be lesser of 325%.
Of Medicare ambulance fee schedule, Arkansas rural rate, as established by the CMS.
Included emergency clause; found, by General Assembly of Arkansas that necessary to resolve conflict regarding in-network and out-of-network reimbursement rates
Conflict causing confusion between ambulance providers, insurers, Insurance Dept.
Legislative History
On Mar. 19, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Apr. 3, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Apr. 3, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Apr. 14, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Apr. 15, 2025, delivered to governor; on Apr. 17, 2025, gov. approved, Act 866.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, HB1850, Act 866, PR, 4/18/2025; Citation: ARK INS 23-3-99-18-1802;
