Bill > HB1575

This bill directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on creating a unified and streamlined eligibility and enrollment system for public assistance programs. The study will examine six key programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), child care subsidies, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), state Medicaid, and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The Department is required to issue a request for information to potential vendors to understand system capabilities and estimated costs, and will work in coordination with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the State Department of Health. Upon completion of the study, the Department must submit an electronic report to the Oklahoma State Senate President Pro Tempore, the House of Representatives Speaker, and the Governor, detailing the study's findings, including vendor information and cost estimates for the proposed unified system. The goal of this study is to promote efficiency, accessibility, and better coordination of services across different public assistance programs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1575&Session=2600