HB1585

House Bill 1585 proposes an amendment to Arkansas Code § 20-10-802 regarding licensing requirements for home healthcare services. The bill introduces a new exemption from the state's home healthcare licensure mandate for entities that provide exclusively therapy services which are not reimbursed by Medicare Part A. To qualify for this exemption, these services must be provided by healthcare professionals currently licensed under specific sections of the Arkansas Code related to physical, occupational, or speech therapy. The bill maintains existing exemptions for individual sole practitioners and other specific healthcare entities. By expanding the list of exempted entities, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory requirements for certain specialized therapy providers operating in home settings.