Bill > HB2055

This bill amends the definition of "Children's Specialty Plan" in Oklahoma's Medicaid legislation to expand the categories of children who can be covered. The bill adds several new groups to the existing plan, including children involved in Family Centered Services (FCS) cases, children in the custody of the Department of Human Services who are placed at home under court supervision, children in trial reunification plans, and importantly, Medicaid-enrolled parents and guardians whose children are in these specific child welfare situations. These changes aim to broaden the scope of support for children and families involved with the child welfare system by ensuring they have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026, providing a clear timeline for implementation. The modification is part of the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act and represents an effort to provide more comprehensive healthcare support for vulnerable children and their families who are engaged with social services.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2055&Session=2600