HB2615

Oklahoma HB2615 establishes the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act, creating a voluntary certification for community health workers.

Oklahoma HB2615 creates the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act, which establishes a voluntary certification for community health workers. The State Department of Health will set up this certification, allowing certified workers to serve as liaisons between health and social services, identify gaps in resources, and build community capacity. The Department will also define examination requirements, minimum qualifications, and criteria for granting, denying, suspending, and revoking certificates. The Commissioner can create necessary rules and fees for the certification process.