This bill aims to enhance behavioral health services in Oklahoma by defining key terms related to behavioral health clinical interns and expanding the Medicaid program to include these interns as service providers. It establishes definitions for "behavioral health clinical intern," "clinical training program," "licensed behavioral health provider," and "nationally accredited program," ensuring clarity in the qualifications and roles of these professionals. The bill mandates that behavioral health clinical interns must be enrolled in accredited master's or doctoral programs and outlines the necessary credentials for them to practice under the supervision of licensed providers.

Additionally, the bill directs the Oklahoma Medicaid Plan administrator to create a provider code specifically for master's and doctoral level behavioral health clinical interns, allowing them to deliver services within their scope of practice. It also requires these interns to adhere to the same administrative requirements as other behavioral health providers, including registration, training, and documentation protocols. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.