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2019 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 5 - Social Services
Chapter 77 - Medical Assistance
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 20-77-138. Medications Approved by United States Food and Drug Administration for Tobacco Cessation Coverage
Universal Citation: AR Code § 20-77-138 (2019)
(a) The Department of Human Services shall ensure that the Arkansas Medicaid Program covers medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation, including without limitation:
(1) Nicotine replacement therapy patches;
(2) Nicotine replacement therapy gum;
(3) Nicotine replacement therapy lozenges;
(4) Nicotine replacement therapy nasal spray;
(5) Nicotine replacement therapy inhalers;
(6) Bupropion; and
(7) Varenicline.
(b) Prior authorization shall not be required for coverage of medications described in subsection (a) of this section.
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