SB56

Home care; directing Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish certain family caregiver reimbursement program. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB56 establishes a family caregiver reimbursement program for Medicaid members under 21.

Oklahoma SB56 directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to create a program recognizing family members as caregivers for Medicaid members under 21. These caregivers can provide services through a licensed home care agency, subject to certain qualifications and requirements, including a criminal history background check. The home care agency must ensure the caregiver meets these standards. The bill also updates definitions related to home care services and declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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5 Nay

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22 Absent

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate