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HB 1012

TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Collins and 1 co-sponsor

House Bill 1012 aimed to expand Arkansas Medicaid eligibility for family planning services to low-income individuals, impacting about 19,055 people needing support.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 1012

Summary of House Bill 1012

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1012
  • Title: To Require the Arkansas Medicaid Program to Extend Eligibility to Certain Individuals for Family Planning Services
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
  • Introduced: November 20, 2024
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1012 aimed to expand access to family planning services under the Arkansas Medicaid Program. The bill sought to establish a Family Planning Only Program specifically designed for individuals who do not qualify for other Medicaid categories but still require family planning services.

Key Provisions

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Individuals must not be eligible for any other category within the Arkansas Medicaid Program.
    • Applicants must have an income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level, as of January 1, 2025.

  • Program Establishment:

    • The bill proposed the creation of a Family Planning Only Program to provide family planning services exclusively to eligible individuals.

  • Federal Compliance:

    • The Arkansas Department of Human Services was tasked with applying for any necessary federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments to implement the program.

Fiscal Impact

  • Estimated Costs:
    • The fiscal impact for the program was projected at approximately $5.48 million for the state fiscal year 2024.
    • The federal share was estimated at $3.65 million, with the state share amounting to $365,301.
    • The program was expected to serve around 19,055 unduplicated recipients, with an average annual expenditure of $288 per recipient.

Affected Population

The bill would have primarily affected low-income individuals in Arkansas who are in need of family planning services but do not qualify for other Medicaid benefits. This includes a significant portion of the population living at or below the federal poverty level.

Legislative Timeline

  • November 20, 2024: Bill filed.
  • January 13, 2025: Bill read for the first time; rules suspended; referred to the Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
  • January 16, 2025: Amendment No. 1 adopted; bill ordered engrossed.
  • May 5, 2025: Bill died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Conclusion

House Bill 1012 represented an effort to enhance access to essential family planning services for low-income individuals in Arkansas. Despite its potential benefits, the bill ultimately did not progress beyond the committee stage.

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

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