House Bill No. 1575 mandates the Department of Human Services to conduct a feasibility study aimed at establishing a unified and streamlined eligibility and enrollment system for various public assistance programs in Oklahoma. The bill outlines specific programs to be examined, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), child care subsidies, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), state Medicaid program, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
Additionally, the Department is required to issue a request for information to gather insights on potential vendors and estimate the costs associated with the proposed system. The bill also emphasizes the need for coordination among the Department of Human Services, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and the State Department of Health during the study. Upon completion, the Department must submit an electronic report detailing the findings and cost estimates to key state leaders, including the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Governor.