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OK SB1329

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Medicaid providers to conduct mental health screenings for postpartum depression when visiting with women or their infants during the postpartum period, defined as up to one year after giving birth

  • Mental health screenings for postpartum depression will be reimbursable under the state Medicaid program

  • Directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek any federal approval necessary to implement these requirements

  • Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board must promulgate rules to implement the provisions

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Medicaid; requiring Medicaid providers to conduct certain screening; providing for reimbursement. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/9/2026
Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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