The proposed bill aims to regulate the review process for decisions made by prudent lay persons seeking emergency medical care. It specifically prohibits insurers, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, medical service corporations, and health benefit plans from using licensed medical professionals to review these decisions. This is intended to ensure that the judgment of individuals without medical training is respected when they seek emergency assistance.

To implement this, the bill amends Arkansas Code 20-9-309(d) by adding a provision that explicitly states that the aforementioned entities cannot review a prudent lay person's decision to seek emergency medical care using licensed professionals. Additionally, a new section, 23-85-141, is introduced to reinforce this prohibition, ensuring that the review process remains fair and accessible to those without medical expertise.

Statutes affected:
HB 1277: 20-9-309(d)