Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-79-2802. Coverage for screening for behavioral health conditions and coverage for behavioral health services

(a) A healthcare insurer that offers, issues, or renews a health benefit plan in this state shall provide coverage for screening for behavioral health conditions and coverage for behavioral health services provided in a:

(b) The coverage for screening for behavioral health conditions or for behavioral health services as described in this section:

(c) The coverage for screening for behavioral health and coverage for behavioral health services by a government self-insured plan is subject to any health benefit plan provisions that apply to other services covered by the health benefit plan.

(d) Screening for behavioral health conditions and behavioral health services provided as described in subsection (a) of this section may be provided via telemedicine and reimbursed as required under § 23-79-1601 et seq.

(e) Any prior authorization required for screening for behavioral health conditions and behavioral health services provided in another setting shall apply to screening for behavioral health conditions and behavioral health services provided as described in subsection (a) of this section.