The bill amends the Arkansas Medicaid Program's coverage requirements for continuous glucose monitors. Specifically, it modifies the criteria under which these devices can be covered by removing the stipulation that insulin must be used more than two times daily. Instead, the new language aligns the coverage criteria with Medicare policy, allowing for broader access to continuous glucose monitors for individuals with type 1 diabetes or other types of diabetes who require insulin.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing coverage for individuals diagnosed with glycogen storage disease type 1a. This amendment aims to enhance the accessibility of continuous glucose monitoring technology for patients who need it, thereby improving diabetes management and patient outcomes within the Arkansas Medicaid Program.

Statutes affected:
SB 576: 20-77-148(b)
Act 623: 20-77-148(b)