Medicaid program; providing for certain reimbursement methodology for certain hospitals. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 226 changes Oklahoma's Medicaid reimbursement rules to provide enhanced payments for specific hospitals. It requires higher reimbursement (125% of standard rates) for obstetrical care at hospitals certified as "Baby-Friendly" by Baby-Friendly USA, and directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek federal approval for this change. The bill also allows for enhanced reimbursement for emergency hospitals in rural areas, though specific methodology details are not defined. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.