Bill > HB2969

This bill mandates that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which administers Medicaid and SoonerCare (Oklahoma's Medicaid program), must add an immigration status attestation to all applications where hospitals or other healthcare providers are making presumptive eligibility determinations, meaning they are deciding if someone is likely eligible for benefits before a full review. This attestation will require applicants to self-certify their immigration status under penalty of perjury, and it will be subject to verification after enrollment, though providers acting in good faith based on the attestation will not be held liable. Furthermore, the bill requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to report information about individuals applying for Medicaid or SoonerCare who are identified as "illegal aliens" (meaning individuals not legally present in the United States) to the appropriate federal authorities, as required by federal law. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2969&Session=2600