Coverage for newborn screening .
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1802
in effect(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.
Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&file=490.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023RFetched: 11/8/2026
