2021 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 63. Public Health and Safety
§63-5009.2. Advisory Committee on Medical Care for Public Assistance Recipients.
A. The Advisory Committee on Medical 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 fifteen (15) the following:
1. Board-certified physicians and other representatives of the health professions who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups and with the resources available and required for their care. The Advisory Committee shall, at all 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. 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 organizations including a member representing nursing homes, 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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or designee;
5. A member approved and appointed 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
6. A member who is a member or citizen of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or nation whose primary tribal headquarters is located in this state.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, appointments made to the Advisory 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 the 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.
C. 1. The Administrator of the Authority shall provide such staff support and independent technical assistance as needed by the Advisory Committee to enable the Advisory Committee to make effective recommendations.
2. The Advisory Committee shall elect from among its 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 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 remaining members to exercise all of the powers of the Advisory Committee.
3. Members shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed pursuant to the provisions 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 Authority's deliberations on policies, administration, management and operation of the Authority.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 291, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 213, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996. Renumbered from § 187.1 of Title 56 by Laws 1996, c. 213, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 315, § 17, emerg. eff. June 9, 2006; Laws 2021, c. 576, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
