The bill establishes a Medical Respite Care Program specifically for Medicaid-eligible homeless individuals in Montana. It outlines that the program will provide short-term housing and supportive medical services for those who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury but do not require hospitalization. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is tasked with reimbursing eligible providers for the medical respite care services, which include treatment plan development, medication management, immunizations, and assistance with social services. Additionally, the department is required to report annually to the legislature on the program's impact, including the number of individuals served and the associated costs.

Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Public Health and Human Services to apply for a waiver or state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by January 1, 2026, to facilitate the implementation of the program. The bill includes provisions for codification within existing law and specifies that it will take effect upon passage, with certain sections contingent upon the approval of the waiver or amendment.