HB2055

Poor persons; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act; definition; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2055 amends the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act to clarify definitions and set an effective date.

Oklahoma HB2055 amends the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act to clarify definitions related to Medicaid services, including terms like "contracted entity," "participating provider," and "essential community provider." The bill also specifies that the act will become effective on July 1, 2026. The changes aim to ensure better access to Medicaid for specific groups, including children in foster care, former foster care children, juvenile-justice-involved children, and children receiving adoption assistance.

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Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Stinson