The proposed bill aims to establish a new reimbursement rate for maternal health services within the Arkansas Medicaid Program. It introduces a new section, 20-77-154, which mandates that the reimbursement rate for these services be set at a minimum of 100% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for comparable services. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Arkansas Medicaid Program must reimburse for any maternal health service that is available in surrounding states.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Human Services to seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations to implement these changes effectively. This legislation is designed to enhance the financial support for maternal health services, ensuring that they are adequately compensated and accessible to those in need.