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OK SB806
Bill
AI Summary
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Oklahoma Health Care Authority must seek federal approval to cover nutrition supports under Medicaid for "Food is Medicine" programs targeting members with nutrition-related chronic diseases
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Covered nutrition services may include case management, nutrition counseling, meals or pantry stocking, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions
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Medicaid program and contracted entities must prioritize community-based organizations and local growers for purchasing locally grown food in nutrition prescriptions where feasible
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State Department of Education must provide technical assistance to schools applying for grants under the Oklahoma Farm to School Program Act
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Effective date is July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Nutrition services; creating the Food is Medicine Act; creating certain incentive for Medicaid contracted entities; providing for certain expansion of nutrition services. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/08/2025
5/12/2025