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This bill requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to cover chiropractic care under specific conditions. The legislation mandates that chiropractic services performed by licensed chiropractic physicians will be covered when medically necessary for diagnosing and treating illness or injury, or for improving the function of a malformed body part. Importantly, the bill prohibits excluding Medicaid members from this coverage based on age and eliminates the requirement for prior authorization for chiropractic services. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board is directed to develop rules for implementing these provisions and to seek any necessary federal approvals to do so. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, which means it can be implemented immediately upon passage. By removing barriers to chiropractic care within the Medicaid program, the bill aims to increase access to this type of medical treatment for Oklahoma's Medicaid beneficiaries.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb441&Session=2600