HB3645

Oklahoma HB3645 amends hospice care requirements, allowing certain physicians to determine hospice eligibility.

Oklahoma HB3645 amends the state's hospice care requirements, allowing hospice determination by physicians in certain situations. The bill specifies that if a patient has not appointed a health care proxy, hospice benefits can be elected by a licensed long-term care administrator or two family physicians. It also outlines various hospice care standards, including symptom control, bereavement programs, and quality assurance. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.