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Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1802: Coverage for newborn screening
Where this section sits in the code
- AR Code
- Title 23
- Chapter 79
- Subchapter 18
(a) A health benefit plan that is offered, issued, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for newborn screening for conditions as determined by the Department of Health under § 20-15-302 by a healthcare professional on or after January 1, 2020. (b) The coverage for newborn screening under this section: (1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and (2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan. Amended by Act 2023, No. 490,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 58,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
(a) A health benefit plan that is offered, issued, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for newborn screening for conditions as determined by the Department of Health under § 20-15-302 by a healthcare professional on or after January 1, 2020.
(b) The coverage for newborn screening under this section: (1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and (2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.
(1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and
(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.
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