The bill aims to enhance access to prenatal care for pregnant women by authorizing the Arkansas Medicaid Program to make presumptive eligibility determinations. This new provision, added as section 20-77-154, allows pregnant women applying for Medicaid to receive immediate prenatal care while their full application is being processed.

Additionally, the bill permits the Arkansas Medicaid Program to designate qualified entities responsible for screening eligibility and enrolling pregnant women into the program without delay. This initiative is designed to ensure that pregnant women can access necessary healthcare services promptly, thereby improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the state.