Arkansas Statutes
§ 23-79-2402 — Coverage for birth mother screening for depression
Arkansas·Title 23
(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.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Arkansas § 23-79-2402 (Coverage for birth mother screening for depression) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
Added by Act 2023, No. 316,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 23-1-101
Definitions§ 23-1-103
Compliance with Acts 1935, No. 324, and rules of commission required - Penalties for noncompliance§ 23-1-106
Penalties cumulative - Recovery of penalty not bar to further penalty or criminal prosecution§ 23-1-108
Jurisdiction and venue of actions§ 23-1-110
Actions tried without jury - Exceptions§ 23-1-111
Copies of official papers as evidence§ 23-1-115
Citizens band radio equipment