The bill aims to establish health home services for Medicaid-eligible children with medically complex conditions in Washington State. It emphasizes the need for coordinated and effective care, allowing families to focus on their child's needs without navigating a fragmented care system. The legislation aligns with the federal Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act, which introduced a health home model designed to provide comprehensive, family-centered care and improve access to specialized services. The bill highlights the financial benefits of this model, as it offers a higher federal matching rate for health homes.

To implement this initiative, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2025, the state must submit a plan to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow voluntary enrollment of eligible children in health homes. Additionally, it includes a provision stating that if specific funding for the act is not allocated by June 30, 2024, the act will become null and void. This legislative effort reflects a commitment to enhancing healthcare services for vulnerable children in Washington.