The bill aims to eliminate the termination date of the Community Health Aide Program in Montana by amending existing legislation. Specifically, it amends Section 5 of Chapter 412 from 2019 to direct the Department of Public Health and Human Services to apply for Medicaid coverage for services provided by certified individuals, while removing the requirement for a research and demonstration project waiver. Additionally, the bill repeals certain sections from previous laws, including Section 7 of Chapter 412 and Section 1 of Chapter 298 from 2023.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for notifying tribal governments by requiring the Secretary of State to send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.