Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that specifies qualifications for psychologists to review Medicaid appeals in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Authorizes licensed psychologists to review appeals of adverse determinations under Medicaid, if deemed appropriate (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to possess a current and valid unrestricted license under the Psychologists Licensing Act in any United States jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to be of the same or similar specialty as those who manage the specific medical condition or disease in the case (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to be trained and experienced enough to determine whether the service in question is medically necessary or clinically appropriate (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act shall become effective November 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that specifies qualifications for psychologists to review Medicaid appeals in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Authorizes licensed psychologists to review appeals of adverse determinations under Medicaid, if deemed appropriate (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to possess a current and valid unrestricted license under the Psychologists Licensing Act in any United States jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to be of the same or similar specialty as those who manage the specific medical condition or disease in the case (Sec. 1).

• Requires all psychologists that review appeals to be trained and experienced enough to determine whether the service in question is medically necessary or clinically appropriate (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act shall become effective November 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text