This bill mandates the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to update and maintain its Provider Search website, which helps locate agencies providing services for various Home and Community Based programs, including the Advantage Waiver, Living Choice, Medically Fragile Waiver, and State Plan Personal Care (SPPC). The updated website will feature a rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, administrator information, and a form for reporting issues with agencies. Additionally, the Department will require these agencies to provide annual updates to ensure the information remains current.
The bill also includes provisions for codification and specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the Home and Community Based programs by providing essential information to the public and ensuring that agencies are regularly updating their data.