Oklahoma considers steep cuts for Medicaid
By HME News Staff
Updated Tue April 11, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has had to map out budget scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year based on a 5% to 15% reduction in state appropriations, according to Tulsa World. A cut of 15% would mean eliminating some optional benefits and reducing provider rates by up to 25%. Benefits being evaluated for elimination include pharmacy, behavioral health and DME, according to the newspaper. Past budget shortfalls have resulted in eliminating or reducing sleep studies, perinatal and dental care, and DME purchases, the newspaper reports. The authority is in charge of the state's Medicaid program, called SoonerCare.
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