This bill amends the definition of "enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population" within the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act. It introduces a new category of beneficiaries that can be designated by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council, expanding the current definition to include members of a Medicaid beneficiary population designated by the Governor, in addition to existing categories of covered and voluntary Medicaid populations. The specific legal language changes include the deletion of "or" and the insertion of "or" and a new clause (C) that outlines the Governor's designation authority.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions regarding excluded services under the Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act. It adds a new subsection that exempts services provided under the 340B Drug Pricing Program for populations enrolled in qualified health insurance plans under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program, provided these populations are designated by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council as an enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population. This change aims to enhance the flexibility and reach of Medicaid services in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
HB 1882: 20-77-2703(7), 20-77-2705