This bill aims to expand the responsibilities of certified nurse aides (CNA) and certified nursing assistants (CNA) who provide in-home services to beneficiaries of the Arkansas Medicaid Program. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically allowing these professionals to perform additional care and duties, provided they have received appropriate training for the tasks and have obtained consent from the beneficiary or their representative. The bill specifies that this provision does not apply to CNAs or CNAs working in inpatient settings or skilled nursing facilities.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Human Services seek any necessary federal waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, or other authorities to implement these changes effectively. This legislative move is intended to enhance the scope of care that certified nurse aides can provide in home settings, thereby potentially improving the quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries.