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OK HB2777
Bill
Status
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Doug Cox
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AI Summary
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Renames the Oklahoma Self-Directed Care "Pilot Program" to the Self-Directed Care "Option" and authorizes statewide implementation for individuals with disabilities served by home- and community-based waivers with CMS approval
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Modifies the advisory committee membership to include two self-advocates or adults with developmental disabilities, two representatives from developmental disabilities service agencies, and a representative from the Oklahoma Parent Center, with the committee extended to sunset four years after program implementation
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Requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish income verification procedures for Medicaid applicants using Oklahoma Tax Commission records, new hire data from the Employment Security Commission, and child support payment data from the Department of Human Services
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Makes durable medical equipment retrieval program implementation contingent on available funds rather than requiring completion by December 31, 2010
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Effective date of November 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Poor persons; relating to requirements and expansion of the Oklahoma Self-Directed Care Act; removing reference to pilot program; relating to Medicaid; establishing procedure for verifying applicant's income. Effective date.
Welfare
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/05/2010
5/28/2010