Bill > HB1439

This bill modifies the legal requirements for private care agencies in Arkansas by shifting their certification process from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health. Specifically, the bill changes the definition of a private care agency to require licensing by the Department of Health instead of certification by the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance. The bill maintains existing requirements that private care agencies provide in-home personal care services, be reimbursable through Medicaid, and carry at least $1 million in liability insurance. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for private care agencies to maintain multiple regional offices, now only mandating that they maintain a primary location in Arkansas. The purpose of these changes appears to be streamlining the regulatory process for private care agencies while preserving their core functions of providing personal care services to eligible recipients and ensuring adequate insurance coverage for their workers.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1439&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R