The proposed bill mandates that personal care providers in Arkansas must submit appropriate documentation to the Arkansas Medicaid Program to ensure compliance with federal safety and oversight requirements. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection to Arkansas Code 20-77-115, which stipulates that to receive the full reimbursement rate for personal care services, providers must demonstrate that they pay contributions under various federal and state laws, including the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and health insurance for their workers. If a provider fails to provide this information, they must present a detailed explanation of their compensation and benefits model to the Department of Human Services.

Additionally, the bill requires all healthcare providers offering personal care services on behalf of the state to document their compliance with federal safety and oversight regulations, as outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Department of Human Services is also tasked with applying for any necessary federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments to implement these requirements effectively.

Statutes affected:
SB 468: 20-77-115