The bill aims to modify the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act by introducing an abbreviated independent assessment process for certain beneficiaries enrolled in risk-based provider organizations. Specifically, it adds a new section to the Arkansas Code that mandates the Department of Human Services to implement this assessment process, which may include a desk review, for beneficiaries with chronic, long-term conditions receiving home- and community-based services.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Human Services to seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorizations to facilitate the implementation of this new assessment process. This legislative change is intended to streamline the assessment process for eligible beneficiaries, ensuring they receive appropriate care while potentially reducing administrative burdens.