Crime and Safety:
Crime Victims > Sexual Assault Reimbursement Program
The Sexual Assault Reimbursement Program is a relationship between the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board and the medical facilities conducting forensic examinations. Under Act 396 of 1991, the Crime Victim Reparations Board will reimburse a medical facility for costs incurred in performing a medical-legal examination on sexual assault victims.
- Treatment sought and rendered within 72 hours (minors excluded);
- Treatment not for a pre-existing injury, physical injury or any other condition;
- Victim not covered by a federally financed benefits program, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Champus or VA.
- Treatment for physical injuries
- Counseling
- Follow-up visits
NO! In fact, it is against federal and state law to bill a victim for expenses incurred during the medical-legal examination.
Should the victim's collateral sources be billed?
- No, if covered by private insurance.
- Yes, if covered by a federally financed benefits program, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Champus or VA.
How does a medical facility get reimbursed?
- Complete the Sexual Assault Reimbursement Form in its entirety
- Attach an itemized statement complete with current procedural terminology (CPT) codes
- Submit to the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board.
For more information, please contact the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board at 501-682-1020
or toll free at 1-800-448-3014.
or toll free at 1-800-448-3014.
