SB141

Senate Bill 141 amends the Arkansas Prior Authorization Transparency Act to broaden the definition of a 'healthcare insurer.' The bill explicitly clarifies that any healthcare insurer with subscribers in Arkansas is subject to the act, regardless of whether the insurer is based out-of-state. Additionally, it confirms that the regulations apply to insurers whether they act directly or through a third-party utilization review entity. The purpose of these changes is to ensure uniform application of prior authorization standards across all health plans serving residents of the state. By closing loopholes regarding jurisdictional status, the legislation aims to enforce transparency requirements for medical procedures and service approvals for all Arkansas policyholders.