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OK HB1115
Medicaid; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; mental health; children; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to Medicaid; requiring the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to increase mental health rates for children; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), which administers the state's Medicaid program, to increase the reimbursement rates for mental health services provided to children and adolescents aged 19 and younger by 30%. By boosting these rates, the legislation aims to potentially improve access to mental health care for young people by making it more financially attractive for healthcare providers to offer these services. The rate increase is a standalone provision that will be codified as a new section of Oklahoma state law, and the changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2025. The bill appears designed to address potential gaps in mental health service availability for children by providing financial incentives for providers through higher Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1115&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1115%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1115%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1115%20INT.PDF |
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