Bill No. 2268 aims to establish a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes that mandates the Oklahoma Medicaid Program or a contracted entity to provide reimbursement for cognitive assessment and care planning services. These services are defined in accordance with the Current Procedural Terminology billing code 99483, as recognized by the American Medical Association. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "cognitive assessment and care planning services," "contracted entity," and "Oklahoma Medicaid Program" to ensure consistency with existing statutes.
The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives on March 12, 2025. This bill represents a significant step in enhancing the support for cognitive health services within the Medicaid framework in Oklahoma, ensuring that individuals in need of these services can receive appropriate reimbursement.