(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Healthcare providers who serve Medicaid recipients are an indispensable and vital link in serving this state's needy citizens; and
(2) The Department of Human Services already has in place various provisions to:
(A) Ensure the protection and respect for the rights of Medicaid recipients; and
(B) Sanction errant Medicaid providers when necessary.
(b) The General Assembly intends this subchapter to ensure that the department and its outside contractors treat providers with fairness and due process.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 77 - Medical Assistance
Subchapter 17 - Medicaid Fairness Act
§ 20-77-1701. Legislative findings and intent
§ 20-77-1704. Provider administrative appeals allowed
§ 20-77-1705. Explanations for adverse decisions required
§ 20-77-1706. Reimbursement at an alternate level instead of complete denial
§ 20-77-1707. Prior authorizations — Retrospective reviews
§ 20-77-1708. Medical necessity
§ 20-77-1709. Promulgation before enforcement
§ 20-77-1710. Delivery of files
§ 20-77-1711. Copies of records to be supplied to department — Exception
§ 20-77-1716. Promulgation of rules