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OK HB3359
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Williams
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Contracted Medicaid entities must still provide biomarker testing at the same scope, duration, and frequency as the state Medicaid program when coverage is provided
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Prior authorization decisions for biomarker testing must be made within 72 hours for non-urgent requests and 24 hours for urgent requests
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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