Coverage for newborn screening

Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1802 — under Insurance Policies Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1802

(a) A health benefit plan that is offered, issued, or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for newborn screening for conditions as determined by the Department of Health under § 20-15-302 by a healthcare professional on or after January 1, 2020.

(b) The coverage for newborn screening under this section:(1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.

(1) Is not subject to policy deductibles or copayment requirements; and

(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.