Updates the compliance date for health benefit plans to align with update Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act, changing the reference Jan.1, 2003, to Jan. 1, 2025.
Mandates the insurance coverage of artificial or biological mesh used to support tissue.
Also mandates the coverage of a nerve graft to preserve or restore nerve function.
Specifies insurers are required to reimburse healthcare providers for these services.
At a rate equal to or greater than 100% of the health provider's acquisition cost.
Legislative History
On Mar. 19 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 1, 2025, bill passed House.
On Apr. 1, 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 1794 was assigned Act 561.
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 561, Bill, HB1859, 4/14/2025; Citation: ARK INS 23-99-405;
