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 20-77-154, which allows these professionals to perform additional care and duties, provided they have received appropriate training for the specific tasks and have obtained consent from the beneficiary or their representative.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that this provision does not extend to CNAs or CNAs working in inpatient settings or skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, it mandates that the Department of Human Services seek any necessary federal waivers or amendments to the Medicaid state plan to facilitate the implementation of these changes.