The bill aims to support caregivers providing complex care services to children with heightened medical needs by requiring the health care authority to seek federal approval for a state plan amendment. This amendment would allow payment to home health agencies for complex care services as part of the private duty nursing benefit for children under 18 enrolled in medical assistance programs. Key criteria for caregivers include being a close family relation, completing at least 75 hours of accredited training, receiving education from a registered nurse, and being employed by a licensed home health agency.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, the health care authority must submit a status report to the legislature on the feasibility of the proposed state plan amendment. The provisions outlined in this section are set to expire on December 31, 2026.