On Mar. 25, ARK LEG issued bill on coverage for lung cancer detection.
ARK LEG passed HB 1316, adding provision re cancer screening insurance coverage.
Adds ARK INS 23-79-2901, Coverage for lung cancer screenings, mandates coverage.
Bill aims to enhance lung cancer detection efforts, reduce lung cancer fatalities in ARK.
Bill Provisions
On and after Jan. 1, 2026, health benefit plans are required to provide lung cancer screenings and follow-up services according to American Cancer Society guidelines.
Coverage is not subject to annual deductible, copayment, or coinsurance limits.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Mar. 13, 2025 bill passed in House.
On Mar. 13, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 25, 2025, bill was signed into law by the governor and assigned Act 390.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Act 390, Bill HB1316, 3/25/2025; Citation: ARK INS 23-79;
