TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE REVIEW FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION BLOCK GRANT.

HB 1170 requires Arkansas' Department of Human Services to review reimbursement rates for substance abuse treatment and prevention services funded through a state block grant. The review must analyze all service costs to determine if current rates adequately cover providers' expenses. The department must report findings to the House and Senate health committees by December 31, 2025. Note: This bill was withdrawn by its author on February 20, 2025, and is no longer active.