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HB 1890

TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BILL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Mayberry

HB 1890 aimed to let Arkansas school districts bill Medicaid for student healthcare services, enhancing support and easing financial burdens on schools.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1890

Summary of House Bill 1890

Bill Number: HB 1890
Title: To Allow School Districts to Bill for Healthcare Services; and to Require the Arkansas Medicaid Program to Reimburse School Districts for Certain Healthcare Services.
Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
Introduced: March 21, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1890 aimed to enable school districts in Arkansas to bill the Arkansas Medicaid Program for specific healthcare services provided to students. The bill sought to ensure that school districts could receive reimbursement for these services, thereby enhancing the healthcare support available to students within the school environment.

Key Provisions

The bill proposed several significant amendments to existing Arkansas law:

  1. Billing Authorization:

    • School districts would be permitted to bill the Arkansas Medicaid Program for healthcare services rendered to students, including:
      • Vision screenings
      • Hearing screenings
      • Direct nursing services provided by licensed healthcare professionals under the supervision of a registered nurse.

  2. Specific Healthcare Services Included:

    • The bill detailed a comprehensive list of services eligible for reimbursement, including but not limited to:
      • Medication administration
      • Blood sugar checks
      • Catheterization
      • Continuous glucose monitoring
      • Insulin pump services
      • Various forms of injection (intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous)
      • Wound care and more.

  3. Reimbursement Usage:

    • Funds received from Medicaid reimbursements would be strictly allocated for school nurse services and salaries, ensuring that the financial support directly benefits student health services.

Impact

  • Affected Entities:

    • The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be school districts and their students, particularly those requiring regular healthcare services during school hours.
    • Licensed healthcare professionals working within schools would also be impacted, as the bill would formalize the reimbursement process for their services.

  • Financial Implications:

    • By allowing school districts to bill for healthcare services, the bill aimed to alleviate some financial burdens on schools, potentially leading to improved health services for students.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 21, 2025: Bill filed.
  • April 1, 2025: Bill read for the first time, rules suspended, read a second time, and referred to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
  • May 5, 2025: Bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Conclusion

While HB 1890 proposed a significant change in how school districts could manage healthcare services for students, it ultimately did not progress beyond the committee stage. The intent behind the bill reflected a growing recognition of the importance of accessible healthcare services in educational settings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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