Medicaid; adding provisions relating to recovery of expenses. Emergency.

This bill updates Oklahoma's Medicaid program to strengthen the state's ability to recover medical costs from insurers and third-party administrators when they cover services for Medicaid patients. It requires these payers to accept claims from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority without denying them based on late submission, claim format, or missing coverage documentation at the time of service. Additionally, the law prohibits insurers from rejecting claims solely because prior authorization was not obtained, while also mandating that inquiries about claims be answered within 60 days if submitted within three years of the service date. These changes apply to all insurers and third-party administrators in the state, except for Medicare Advantage plans, and establish specific timelines for processing payments and legal actions.