Bill > HB4092

This bill establishes the framework for Oklahoma's 988 Mental Health Lifeline program, designating the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) as the primary oversight agency responsible for suicide prevention and crisis services, ensuring 24/7 crisis intervention and care coordination for individuals accessing the 988 Lifeline. It defines key terms like "988" (the national suicide prevention number), "behavioral health crisis services" (intensive support for mental health and substance use needs), and "mobile crisis team" (a multidisciplinary team responding to crises). The bill also creates a dedicated "988 Lifeline Revolving Fund" to support the operation of the 988 Lifeline system, drawing from various sources including grants and gifts. Furthermore, it mandates strategies for adequate funding of the behavioral health crisis service system, including maximizing federal funding like Medicaid reimbursement and ensuring private insurers and disability plans reimburse for medically necessary crisis services, aligning with federal mental health parity laws. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4092&Session=2600