Poor persons; terms; Medicaid; reimbursements; effective date.

HB 2268 clarifies that Oklahoma Medicaid must reimburse providers for "cognitive assessment and care planning services" (defined using standard medical billing code 99483) delivered to Medicaid enrollees. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who offer these specific cognitive care services by establishing a clear reimbursement requirement. It defines key terms like "contracted entity" and "Oklahoma Medicaid Program" to ensure consistent implementation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, requiring Medicaid to cover these services under the specified billing code.