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OK HB1816

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma's Medicaid program prohibited from contracting with out-of-state medical providers for treatment when the same services are available from providers licensed and practicing in Oklahoma
  • "Treatment" defined as services requiring the patient's physical presence and direct care from a medical provider
  • Remote services such as laboratory analysis and diagnostic processing are excluded from the in-state provider requirement
  • Oklahoma Health Care Authority required to seek any federal approval necessary to implement these provisions
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Medicaid; out-of-state medical providers; term; effective date.

Last Action

SA's received

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2025
Public Health2/17/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/17/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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