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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 58th Legislature (2022)
SENATE BILL 1205 By: Garvin
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 5009.2,
which relates to the Advisory Committee on Medical
Care for Public Assistance Reci pients; adding
members; clarifying statutory language; and providing
an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 5009.2, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 5009.2. A. The Advisory Committee on Me dical Care for
Public Assistance Recipients, created by the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority pursuant to 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section
431.12, for the purpose of advising the Authority about health and
medical care services , shall include among its membership of no more
than, which shall not exceed fifteen (15) members, the following:
1. Board-certified physicians and other represen tatives of the
health professions who are familiar with the medi cal needs of low-
income population groups a nd with the resources available and
required for their care. The Advisory Committee shall, at all
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times, include at least one physician from each of the six classes
of physicians listed in Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma
Statutes. The Advisory Committee shall at all times include at
least one pharmacist licensed in this state. All such physicians
and other representatives of the health professions shall be
participating providers in the State Medicaid Plan;
2. Members of consumers’ groups, including, but not limited to:
a. Medicaid recipients, and
b. representatives from consumer organizatio ns including
a member representing nursing hom es, a member
representing individuals with developmental
disabilities and a member representing one or more
behavioral health professions ;
3. The Director of the Department of Human Services or
designee;
4. The Commissioner of Me ntal Health and Substance Abuse
Services or designee;
5. A member approved and appointe d by a state organization or
state chapter of a national organization of pediatricians dedicated
to the health, safety and well -being of infants, children,
adolescents and young adults, who shall:
a. monitor provider relations with the Oklahoma Health
Care Authority, and
b. create a forum to address grievances; and
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6. Members who are representatives of a statewide association
representing rural and urban hospitals inclu ding but not limited to:
a. one member representing a hospital with fifty or fewer
licensed beds, and
b. one member representing a hospital with one hundred or
more licensed beds; and
7. A member who is a member or citizen of a federally
recognized American Indian tribe or na tion whose primary tribal
headquarters is located in this state.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, appointments made to the Adv isory
Committee shall be for a duration not to exceed four (4) consecutive
calendar years.
B. The Advisory Committee shall meet bimonthly to review and
make recommendations related to:
1. Policy development and program administration;
2. Policy changes proposed by th e Authority prior to
consideration of such changes by the Authority;
3. Financial concerns related to the Authority and the
administration of the programs under the Authority; and
4. Other pertinent information related to the management and
operation of the Authority and the delivery of healt h and medical
care services.
C. 1. The Administrator of the Authority shall provide such
staff support and independent technical assistance as needed by the
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Advisory Committee to enable the Advisory Committee to mak e
effective recommendations.
2. The Advisory Committee shall elect from among it s members a
chair and a vice-chair who shall serve one-year terms. A member may
serve more than one (1), but not more than four (4), consecutive
one-year terms as chair or v ice-chair. A majority of the members of
the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum to transact
business, but no vacancy shall impair the right of the remaining
members to exercise all of the powers of the Advisory Committee.
3. Members shall not re ceive any compensation for their
services but shall be reimbursed pursuant to the provis ions of the
State Travel Reimbursement Act, Sectio n 500.1 et seq. of Title 74 of
the Oklahoma Statutes.
D. The Authority shall give due consideration to the comments
and recommendations of the Advisory Committee in the Authority’s
deliberations on policie s, administration, management and operation
of the Authority.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2022.
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