Presumptive eligibility for pregnant women

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2903 — under Medical Assistance.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2903

(a) The Arkansas Medicaid Program shall make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women who are applying for the program to improve access to prenatal care and allow prenatal care to be delivered immediately while waiting for a full application to be processed.

(b) The program may designate one (1) or more qualified entities to screen for eligibility and immediately enroll pregnant women into the program.