On Apr. 14, ARK LEG enacted bill shortening application processing.
ARK LEG enacted HB 1788, to amend ARK INS 23-99-411(a)(2)(A), under Arkansas health care consumer act to reduce time allowed for provider application processing.
Bill Provisions
Reduces the number of days a healthcare insurer has to make a decision on application of a provider under the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act, from 180 to 90 days.
Legislative History
On Mar. 13 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 31, 2025, bill passed House.
On Mar. 31, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 8, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 14, 2025, bill was signed by the governor and HB 1788 was assigned Act 571.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
PR, Act 571, Bill, HB1788, 4/14/2025; Citation: ARK INS 23-99-411;
