Healthcare

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2834: Medicaid; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; coverage; Medicaid programs without therapy benefits.

HB 2834 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to cover 96% of Medicare's payment rates for in-home physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. This directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid recipients needing these specific therapies by ensuring providers receive a standardized reimbursement rate. The bill sets a new reimbursement standard for these services, effective July 1, 2025, rather than expanding eligibility. It passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives with 64-25 support but did not secure emergency status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 96% of Medicare rates for therapy reimbursements, improving provider participation and patient access to essential services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2964: Medical records; access to medical records, copies, waiver of privilege, and exception for inmates when threat to safety or security of self or institution; fee requirement; effective date.

HB 2964 allows Oklahoma patients to access their medical records and receive copies for specific, standardized fees. Patients pay 50 cents per page for standard copies, $15 for x-rays, and $20 for digital media, while excluding psychiatric records from these rules (which follow separate state law). Correctional facilities may withhold inmate medical records if release threatens safety or security. The bill also requires waiver of medical privilege in personal injury cases where a patient’s health history is relevant to the claim.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes low fees for patient record access, removing financial barriers to healthcare information retrieval while excluding psychiatric records under existing law.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3342: Medicaid audits; Oklahoma Medicaid Audit Bill of Rights Act; terms; protections for health care providers; advance notice; specialty appropriate audit; limiting scope; no allowance of extrapolation; appeals process; effective date.

HB 3342, the "Oklahoma Medicaid Audit Bill of Rights Act," establishes new rules for Medicaid audits of healthcare providers. It requires auditors to provide at least one week's notice before an audit, limits audit scope to 50 claims or 0.25% of a provider's billed claims (whichever is greater), bans the use of extrapolation to calculate overpayments, and mandates that audits involving clinical judgment be conducted by specialists in the same field. The bill also guarantees providers 60 days to respond to audit findings, prohibits recoupment for simple clerical errors, and requires clear appeals processes. These changes directly protect healthcare providers who bill Oklahoma's Medicaid program by making audit procedures more transparent and fair.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare providers via advance notice, scope limits, and bans extrapolation in Medicaid audits, preventing unfair penalties and maintaining access to Medicaid services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3976: Hospitals; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Program; Rural and Small Hospital Grant Revolving Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 3976 establishes a grant program under Oklahoma's State Department of Health to help rural and small hospitals open new facilities or keep existing ones open by funding infrastructure, equipment, or technology needs. Hospitals applying must contribute at least 20% of project costs through cash or in-kind donations. The program will be funded through a new revolving fund in the state treasury, which replenishes itself and can be used continuously without annual budget limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sustainable revolving fund for rural hospital infrastructure, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential service funding without annual budget constraints.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant program funding rural/small hospital infrastructure, ensuring access to healthcare services through direct financial support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3791: Health care; health care providers; alternative treatment; repercussions; parents or legal guardians; effective date.

HB 3791 protects healthcare providers and parents regarding alternative treatments. It states that doctors, nurses, and physician assistants may recommend holistic or natural treatments they believe are beneficial without risking license loss (Section 1A). Parents or legal guardians may choose such treatments for their children instead of medical advice, with no legal repercussions for child neglect (Section 1B). The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects providers recommending alternative treatments without license risk and allows parental choice without neglect charges, expanding non-conventional healthcare access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3975: Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program; partner agencies; reporting requirements; Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund; memoranda of understanding; codification; emergency.

HB 3975 establishes the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (ORHT) to manage federal funds for rural health initiatives, designating the Oklahoma State Department of Health (ODH) as the lead agency responsible for overseeing these funds and reporting to state officials. The bill creates an Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund to hold federal funds, requiring ODH to submit annual reports to state leaders and quarterly public updates on fund expenditures and project progress. It mandates ODH to align program outcomes with federal reporting requirements to ensure proper oversight of funds received through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program to manage federal funds for rural health initiatives, directing resources to support healthcare access in underserved areas.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4124: Ivermectin; defining term; allowing ivermectin to be sold or purchased without prescription; immunity for pharmacy; effective date.

HB 4124 allows Oklahoma pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription, following state pharmacy board protocols. Pharmacists would be protected from legal liability when dispensing ivermectin per these protocols. The Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy would create specific rules for implementation, including patient instructions. The law would take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables pharmacist dispensing of ivermectin without prescription, directly improving patient access to medication per pharmacy protocols.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4092: 988 Mental Health Lifeline; terms; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; suicide prevention and crisis service activities; performance and clinical standards; promulgation of rules; 988 Lifeline Revolving Fund; purpose; funding; enforcement; effective date.

HB 4092 establishes Oklahoma's statewide 988 Mental Health Lifeline system to provide 24/7 crisis support. It designates the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) as the lead agency to oversee suicide prevention and crisis services, including coordinating with designated 988 Lifeline Crisis Centers. The bill creates a 988 Trust Fund to finance the system, mandates performance and clinical standards for crisis services (such as mobile crisis teams and urgent recovery centers), and requires real-time coordination between emergency response systems. This directly affects Oklahomans in mental health crises by ensuring accessible, standardized care through phone, text, or in-person support. The law takes effect upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes 988 Mental Health Lifeline with dedicated funding (Trust Fund) and mandates clinical standards for crisis services, directly advancing mental health care access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4329: Dental insurance claims; dental plans; definition; effective date.

HB 4329 modifies Oklahoma law to clarify dental insurance claim processes. It defines "covered services" as those reimbursable under a subscriber agreement, regardless of deductibles or waiting periods. The bill requires dental plans to establish appeal procedures for denied claims based on medical necessity and mandates that written denial notices include the reviewing dentist's license details and contact information. This directly affects dentists and dental insurance plans in Oklahoma by standardizing claim denial processes and improving transparency. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies dental insurance claims, mandates appeal processes for denials based on medical necessity, and requires transparency in denial notices - improves patient access to dental coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 4490: Maternal care; Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) Revolving Fund; appropriations; effective date.

HB 4490 creates the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, using $3 million in state funds for the 2027 fiscal year. The program provides telecare support, community outreach, and care coordination for women with high-risk pregnancies and parents of children under three, aiming to promote healthy childbirth, stable family formation, and economic self-sufficiency. Services include referrals, case management, and parenting assistance delivered by Oklahoma-based community providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration to accelerate implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M state funds for maternal care program, advancing public health funding under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3M for maternal care program including telehealth and case management, expanding access to high-risk pregnancy services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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