The bill amends the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act to streamline the application process for healthcare providers seeking participation with insurers. Specifically, it reduces the time allowed for healthcare insurers to make decisions on applications. The current law stipulates that healthcare insurers have 180 days to process applications from providers other than physicians; this bill reduces that timeframe to 60 days for all providers.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a healthcare insurer must make a decision within 60 calendar days from the submission of a completed application for both physicians and other providers. This change aims to expedite the approval process, thereby improving access to healthcare services for consumers in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1788 Original - 3-13-2025 03:35 PM: 23-99-411(a)
Old version HB1788 V2 - 3-20-2025 10:24 AM: 23-99-411(a)
HB 1788: 23-99-411(a)