This bill mandates that the Arkansas Medicaid Program provide coverage and reimbursement for depression screening specifically for pregnant women. It introduces a new section, 20-77-148, to the Arkansas Code, which outlines the requirement for reimbursement for such screenings.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Human Services to seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorities to effectively implement this new provision. This legislative action aims to enhance mental health support for pregnant women under the Medicaid program.