Arkansas § 23-79-2402 Coverage for birth mother screening for depression

Arkansas Statutes

§ 23-79-2402 — Coverage for birth mother screening for depression

Arkansas § 23-79-2402

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Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-2402 (2026).

Text

(a)A healthcare insurer that offers, issues, or renews a health benefit plan in this state shall provide coverage for screening for depression of the birth mother by a healthcare professional within the first six (6) weeks of the birth mother's having given birth on or after January 1, 2024.

(b)The coverage for screening for depression of the birth mother 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.

(c)Coverage provided for screening under subsection (a) of this section for a government self-insured plan is subject to any health benefit plan provisions that apply to other services covered by the health benefit plan.

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(a) A healthcare insurer that offers, issues, or renews a health benefit plan in this state shall provide coverage for screening for depression of the birth mother by a healthcare professional within the first six (6) weeks of the birth mother's having given birth on or after January 1, 2024. (b) The coverage for screening for depression of the birth mother 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. (c) Coverage provided for screening under subsection (a) of this section for a government self-insured plan is subject to any health benefit plan provisions that apply to other services covered by the health benefit plan.