The bill amends the Social Welfare Act of 1939, specifically section 109, to update the medical services eligible individuals can receive. Key changes include the requirement that the period of inpatient hospital service "must" be the minimum necessary for proper care, replacing the previous wording "shall." Additionally, the term "physicians" has been changed to "physician" in the context of authorized services. The bill introduces new provisions for street medicine services, which include prescriptions for opioid use disorder provided by eligible providers such as nurse practitioners and peer recovery coaches.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the director to notify the public and obtain legislative approval for any proposed changes in the reimbursement method or level that would significantly affect payments. It also clarifies definitions related to the Social Security Act, including titles XVIII, XIX, and XX. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the scope of medical services available to eligible individuals while ensuring proper oversight and reimbursement processes.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 400.109
Senate Introduced Bill: 400.109
As Passed by the Senate: 400.109