1. The Authority shall reimburse a member of the family of a recipient of Medicaid described in subsection 2 for providing personal care services that are covered by Medicaid to the recipient.
2. Reimbursement is available under this section for personal care services provided to a recipient of Medicaid who:
(a) Is less than 18 years of age;
(b) Is eligible under Medicaid to receive coverage for personal care services; and
(c) Has been diagnosed with a disability or chronic illness that renders the recipient unable to perform activities of daily living without assistance.
3. The Authority shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for any waiver of federal law or apply for any amendment of the State Plan for Medicaid that is necessary for the Authority to receive federal funding to reimburse a member of the family of a recipient of Medicaid for providing to the recipient personal care services that are covered by Medicaid.
4. As used in this section, “personal care services” means the services described in NRS 449B.465.