Bill No. 1575, known as the "Streamlined Services Act," aims to create a unified eligibility and enrollment system within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to enhance access to various social services for residents. The act outlines the establishment of an integrated access system that will facilitate the management of benefits across multiple programs, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and others. The Department is tasked with conducting a feasibility study to explore the integration of additional programs and is required to coordinate with other state agencies to implement the act's provisions.
To ensure the effective rollout of the integrated access system, the Department of Human Services must issue a request for proposals within six months of the act's effective date and launch the system for public use within one year. The act mandates the establishment of interim benchmarks and progress updates to be provided to the Governor and the Legislature every six months until the system is fully operational. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.