HB 2914 Summary

• Establishes the Oklahoma Respite Care Pilot Program for Seniors Act to provide respite care vouchers or waivers to caregivers of seniors aged 65+ in designated counties through the Department of Human Services.

• Limits eligibility to primary caregivers employed in evening-hour or nontraditional work schedules who demonstrate financial need, with applications evaluated and approved by DHS based on established criteria.

• Authorizes participation by licensed adult day centers, residential care facilities, and other licensed care agencies, with reimbursement rates established by DHS.

• Funds programs through federal grants, state appropriations, private sources, and public-private partnerships, with DHS authorized to seek Medicaid and other federal funding.

• Requires DHS to conduct annual reports to the Legislature on program effectiveness including caregiver numbers served, service utilization during nontraditional hours, and outcomes, with recommendations for expansion or modification.

• Effective date: November 1, 2025.