The proposed bill aims to amend the Arkansas Medicaid Program by establishing a new Family Planning Only Program. This program will provide family planning services specifically to individuals who do not qualify for any other category within the Arkansas Medicaid Program and have an income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level, as of January 1, 2025.
To implement this new program, the Department of Human Services is tasked with applying for any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations. The bill introduces a new section, 20-77-154, to the Arkansas Code, detailing the eligibility criteria and the establishment of the Family Planning Only Program.