HB2065

Oklahoma HB2065 amends Medicaid to reimburse for multiplex respiratory PCR testing in emergency and urgent care settings.

Oklahoma HB2065 amends the Oklahoma Medicaid program to allow reimbursement for multiplex respiratory PCR testing in emergency room and urgent care settings. This testing is essential for diagnosing respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza A or B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The bill codifies this reimbursement into the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 4009 of Title 56, ensuring alignment with clinical best practices for patient care.