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, designated as section 20-77-154, will allow 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 one or more qualified entities to screen for eligibility and facilitate the immediate enrollment of pregnant women into the program. This initiative is intended to streamline the process and ensure that expectant mothers can access necessary healthcare services without delay.