This bill mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to expand Medicaid coverage for specific services, including in-home physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The coverage is to be set at ninety-six percent (96%) of the rates paid by Medicare. This new provision will be codified as Section 4020 of Title 56 in the Oklahoma Statutes.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, indicating that it is necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.