HB2049

Medicaid parity; coverage; mental health and substance use disorders; contract compliance; noncompliance reviews; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; complaints; publication of reports; effective date.

Complete·5/8/25

Oklahoma HB2049 mandates Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring compliance and addressing noncompliance.

Oklahoma HB2049 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to ensure Medicaid managed care plans comply with federal and state laws for mental health and substance use disorder services. The bill mandates regular parity compliance analysis and requires the Authority to develop a standardized process for receiving, investigating, and resolving parity complaints. It also mandates the publication of surveys, financial analysis, audits, and de-identified substantiated parity complaints. The Authority must ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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11 Nay

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3 Absent

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History

May 8, 2025

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

May 1, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 1, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House