Poor persons; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act; definition; effective date.

HB 2055 (Ensuring Access to Medicaid Act) is a definitional bill that clarifies terminology used in Oklahoma's Medicaid program. It amends Section 4002.2 of the Oklahoma Statutes to define key terms like "essential community provider," "accountable care organization," "children's specialty plan," and "claims denial error rate" for administrative clarity. The bill does not change eligibility, funding, or service delivery; it only standardizes definitions used by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. This procedural bill is in early stages (first reading, referred to Rules) and will not directly affect Medicaid beneficiaries or providers until implemented.