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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-77-148. Continuous glucose monitor--Definition

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section, “continuous glucose monitor” means an instrument or device, including repair and replacement parts, that:

(1) Is designed and offered for the purpose of aiding an individual with diabetes;

(2) Measures glucose levels at set intervals by means of a small electrode placed under the skin and held in place by an adhesive; and

(3) Is generally not useful to an individual who has not been diagnosed with diabetes.

(b) The Arkansas Medicaid Program shall provide coverage for a continuous glucose monitor for the treatment of an individual if the individual has:

(1) Either:

(A) A presence of type 1 diabetes or any other type of diabetes with:

(i) The use of insulin more than two (2) times daily; or

(ii) Evidence of Level 2 or Level 3 hypoglycemia; or

(B) Diagnosis of glycogen storage disease type 1a; and

(2) Regular follow-up visits with a healthcare provider at a minimum of every six (6) months to assess for ongoing benefit of the continuous glucose monitor.

(c) Coverage for a continuous glucose monitor under the Arkansas Medicaid Program shall allow the beneficiary to obtain a continuous glucose monitor through a prescription at a pharmacy and be eligible for rebates as a pharmacy benefit.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-77-148. Continuous glucose monitor--Definition - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-77-148/

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