House Bill No. 2797 aims to amend the operations of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) regarding the auditing of Medicaid home and community-based services claims. The bill prohibits the OHCA from using extrapolation or any statistical methods that could lead to providers being required to repay amounts exceeding the audited claims for services submitted between January 27, 2020, and November 1, 2027. Additionally, any audits conducted using these methodologies prior to the bill's enactment are deemed invalid, nullifying any repayment demands or penalties based on such audits. The bill also mandates compliance with fraud reporting requirements and encourages collaboration between the OHCA and the Department of Human Services to develop a refined audit methodology and training program for providers.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 1020 of Title 56, assigning the Department of Human Services the responsibility for annual performance audits of community-based services provided through Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers. The OHCA will be tasked with auditing claims to ensure that services billed by contract providers align with the requirements set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.