Medicaid; out-of-state medical providers; term; effective date.

HB 1772 restricts Oklahoma's Medicaid program from contracting with out-of-state medical providers for in-person medical treatments that can be provided by Oklahoma-licensed providers. It defines "treatment" as requiring the patient's physical presence and direct care from a provider, excluding remote services like lab analysis. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority must seek federal approval to implement this change, which takes effect November 1, 2025. This bill directly affects Medicaid patients seeking in-person care and the state's Medicaid contracting process.