Oklahoma HB3597 modifies eligibility for state welfare benefits, excluding unauthorized immigrants.
Oklahoma HB3597 amends state laws to modify eligibility for SoonerCare, Medicaid, and food stamp benefits. It excludes unauthorized immigrants from receiving these benefits. The bill requires compliance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements for SoonerCare eligibility. It also mandates that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority determine Medicaid eligibility criteria. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
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