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Committee approves narrow expansion of in‑home therapy coverage for Medicaid recipients
Summary
The Oklahoma House Public Health Committee approved a bill to expand in‑home physical, occupational and speech therapy coverage for Medicaid patients and raise certain Medicaid rates from 93% to 96% of Medicare, with an estimated state share cost range provided by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA).
A committee bill request to expand coverage for in‑home physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy for Medicaid patients passed the Oklahoma House Public Health Committee by a recorded vote.
The bill was presented as a request from the Oklahoma Association of Home Care and Hospice and described as aimed at rural patients who face transportation barriers. Bradley Downs, legislative liaison…
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