Req. No. 1347 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) SENATE BILL 257 By: Standridge AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 5060, which relates to contracts with out-of-state providers; creating exception to certain prohibition; updating 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 5060, i s amended to read as follows: Section 5060. A. Where practicable and in acco rdance with state and federal law , and except as provided by subsection B of this section, the state Medicaid program shall not contract with an out-of-state medical provider for treatment that is available from one or more providers licensed and practicing in the State of Oklahoma this state. B. Laboratory analysis or diagnostic processing services that are not directly offered by a provider licensed and practicing in this state may be reimbursed to an out -of-state laboratory for that service only. Req. No. 1347 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall seek any federal approval necessary to implement the provisions of this section. SECTION 2. This act shall become effectiv e November 1, 2025. 60-1-1347 DC 12/30/2024 6:15:58 PM