The bill amends Arkansas Code 20-77-2705(b) to include assisted living facility services within the Medicaid provider-led organized care system. Previously, assisted living facility services were explicitly excluded from the services covered under this system. The amendment removes the exclusion, thereby allowing these services to be provided to enrollable Medicaid beneficiary populations.

In addition to the inclusion of assisted living facility services, the bill maintains the exclusion of other specific services such as nonemergency medical transportation, dental benefits, school-based services, and skilled nursing facility services. The amendment reflects a shift in policy to expand the range of services available to Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially enhancing their access to necessary care.

Statutes affected:
HB 1401: 20-77-2705(b)