TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES ARE PROVIDED COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

HB 1061 would require Arkansas Medicaid to cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that develops during pregnancy. Currently, Medicaid covers CGMs for some people with diabetes (like type 1) but not gestational diabetes, so this bill would expand eligibility to include this group. To qualify, individuals must have a gestational diabetes diagnosis and maintain regular check-ups with a healthcare provider every six months. This change would directly affect Arkansans with gestational diabetes enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring they have access to this monitoring technology.