TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PROVIDED IN A CLINIC-BASED SETTING.

SB 77 requires the Arkansas Medicaid program to cover and reimburse physical therapy services provided in clinic settings. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries seeking physical therapy and healthcare providers operating clinics. The bill mandates that Medicaid pay for these services, which were previously not covered under the program for clinic-based care. It creates a concrete policy change by expanding Medicaid reimbursement to include physical therapy delivered outside of hospital or home settings.