SB203

Medicaid; requiring the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide certain reimbursement to hospitals under specified conditions. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB203 mandates Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals at 100% of the statewide average nursing facility rate for certain patients.

Oklahoma SB203 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals at 100% of the statewide average nursing facility per diem rate for individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program who are no longer in need of acute inpatient care. The Authority must seek necessary federal approval to implement this provision. The act declares an emergency and is set to become effective July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Thompson