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OK SCR14

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Oklahoma Health Care Authority from awarding or signing contracts for the Request for Proposal for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled population pending legislative review.

  • Requires the RFP to be reviewed and enacted through legislation in the 2nd Session of the 56th Oklahoma Legislature due to uncertainty surrounding new federal managed care regulations.

  • Cites concerns about impacts to Medicaid funding, including approximately $650,000,000 in annual "supplemental payments" and "provider fees" that may be at risk from federal regulatory changes.

  • References Oklahoma's $400,000,000 in Medicaid budget cuts since 2010 and potential impacts to hospitals, medical schools, trauma centers, and health care provider rates.

  • Requires distribution of the resolution to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Administrator and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board.

Legislative Description

Concurrent Resolution prohibiting the awarding of certain request for proposal and contracts; requiring review and approval ;and directing distribution.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Matthews

5/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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