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OK SB1380

OK SB1380
Medicaid; requiring certain death record verifications; requiring certain denial or disenrollment of deceased individuals; prohibiting certain coverage or payments. Effective date.

summary

Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
Passed
Dead
05/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 246 and 247, which relate to verification of Medicaid eligibility; updating statutory language; requiring certain death record verifications; requiring certain denial or disenrollment of deceased individuals; prohibiting certain coverage or payments on behalf of deceased individuals; directing certain recoupment of funds; requiring certain periodic reviews by the State Auditor and Inspector; and providing an effective date. AUTHOR: Add the following House coauthor: Archer AMENDMENT NO. 1. , line 4, insert after the second occurrence of the word "services" and before the period, the words "and applicants receiving care in Nursing Facilities or Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF- IID)" AMENDMENT NO. 2. , line 23, delete after the word "shall" and before the word "ensure", the words "deny the application and" AMENDMENT NO. 3. , line 1, delete the word "coverage" AMENDMENT NO. 4. , line 2, insert after the word "individual" and before the period, the words "for services rendered after the date of death" and amend title to conform Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 1380 By: Stewart of the Senate and Stinson of the House An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 246 and 247, which relate to verification of Medicaid eligibility; updating statutory language; requiring certain death record verifications; requiring certain denial or disenrollment of deceased individuals; prohibiting certain coverage or payments on behalf of deceased individuals; directing certain recoupment of funds; requiring certain periodic reviews by the State Auditor and Inspector; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, relating to the state Medicaid program, requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to verify death records for applicants and enrollees, specifically by comparing against the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File and the State Department of Health’s vital statistics system, to prevent improper coverage or payments for deceased individuals. The bill mandates that if an applicant is confirmed deceased before approval, their application will be denied, and if an enrollee dies, they will be promptly disenrolled from Medicaid, with provisions for recouping any payments made for services rendered after the date of death, and the State Auditor and Inspector will conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

HAs read (on 05/14/2026)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform

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