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OK HB3359

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to change biomarker testing coverage under Medicaid from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may"), giving the state program flexibility to decide whether to cover such tests

  • Biomarker testing, when covered, would still apply to diagnosis, treatment, management, or monitoring of diseases when supported by FDA-approved indications, CMS coverage determinations, or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines

  • Contracted Medicaid entities must still provide biomarker testing at the same scope, duration, and frequency as the state Medicaid program when coverage is provided

  • Prior authorization decisions for biomarker testing must be made within 72 hours for non-urgent requests and 24 hours for urgent requests

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Medicaid coverage; biomarker testing coverage; discretionary; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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