TO AUTHORIZE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDES OR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS WHO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO BENEFICIARIES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL CARE AND DUTIES.

Senate Bill 110 proposes to allow Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) or Certified Nursing Assistants who provide in-home services to beneficiaries in the Arkansas Medicaid Program to perform additional care and duties. This authorization is contingent on the CNA being appropriately trained for the specific skill and the beneficiary or their representative consenting to the care. The bill specifies that these provisions do not apply to CNAs working in inpatient settings or skilled nursing facilities. To implement these changes, the Department of Human Services would be required to seek any necessary federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments.