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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
February 22, 2021
SENATE BILL NO. 689 By: Pugh
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority; amending 63 O.S. 2011, Section 50 09.2,
which relates to the Advisory Committee on Medical
Care for Public Assistan ce Recipients; modifying and
limiting membership; limiting duration of
appointments; specifying duration of chair and vice-
chair terms; and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2011, Section 5009.2, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 5009.2. A. The Advisory Committee on Me dical Care for
Public Assistance Reci pients, created by the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority, pursuant to 42 Code of Fed eral 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 fifteen (15) the following:
1. Board-certified physicians and other representatives of the
health professions who are familiar with the medi cal needs of low-
income population groups a nd with the resources available and
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required for their care. The Advisory Com mittee shall, at all
times, include at least one p hysician from each of the six c lasses
of physicians listed in Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma
Statutes; provided, however,. All such physicians and other
representatives of the health professions shall be participating
providers in the State Med icaid Plan;
2. Members of consumers’ groups, including, but not limited to:
a. Medicaid recipients, and
b. representatives from each of the following consumer
organizations which represent the interests of :
(1) people who are econo mically disadvantaged,
(2) children,
(3) the elderly,
(4) people with mental illness,
(5) people who are developmentally disabled, and
(6) people with alcohol or substance abuse problems
including a member representing nursing hom es and a
member representing one or more behavioral health
professions;
3. The Director of the Department of Human Services or
designee; and
4. The Commissioner of Mental Hea lth and Substance Abuse
Services or designee;
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5. A member approved and appointe d by the Oklahoma Academy of
Pediatrics a state organization or state chapter of a national
organization of pediatricians dedicated to the h ealth, safety and
well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults , who
shall:
a. monitor provider rela tions with the Oklahoma Health
Care Authority, and
b. create a forum to address grievances; and
6. A member who is a member or citizen of a federally
recognized American Indian tribe or nation whose pri mary 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 three (3)
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 health and medical
care services.
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C. 1. The Administrator of the Authority shall provide such
staff support and independent technical assist ance as needed by the
Advisory Committee to enable the Advisory Committee to mak e
effective recommendations.
2. The Advisory Comm ittee 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 three (3), consecutive
one-year terms as chair or vice -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 r emaining
members to exercise all of the powers of the Advisory Committee.
3. Members shall not receive an y compensation for their
services, but shall be reimbursed pursuant to the provis ions of the
State Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 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 Autho rity’s
deliberations on policie s, administration, management and operation
of the Authority.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 20 21.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON HEALT H AND HUMAN SERVICES
February 22, 2021 - DO PASS