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1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
3 HOUSE BILL 1816 By: Newton
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6 AS INTRODUCED
7 An Act relating to Medicaid; amending 63 O.S. 2021,
Section 5060, which relates to out-of-state medical
8 providers; defining term; and providing an effective
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11 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
12 SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 5060, is
13 amended to read as follows:
14 Section 5060. A. Where practicable and in accordance with
15 state and federal law, the state Medicaid program shall not contract
16 with an out-of-state medical provider for treatment that is
17 available from one or more providers licensed and practicing in the
18 State of Oklahoma. For the purposes of this section, "treatment"
19 shall refer to services that require the physical presence of the
20 patient and the direct care of a medical provider. Services that
21 are conducted remotely, including laboratory analysis or diagnostic
22 processing, shall not be considered treatment under this section.
23 B. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall seek any federal
24 approval necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
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