Oklahoma § 56-65 - Screening of persons requesting assistance
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-65 — Screening of persons requesting assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-65. Screening of persons requesting assistance
Any person requesting assistance pursuant to the Oklahoma
Indigent Health Care Act and who meets the criteria specified in
paragraph 2 of Section 58 of this title shall be required to go
through a screening process established by the Department of Human
Services as follows:
1. A determination shall be made as to whether the person is
eligible for any existing state or federal health care program; and
2. If the person is ineligible for existing state or federal
programs, said person's account shall be placed in the indigent
health care account of the hospital or clinic's records.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 294, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws
1987, c. 192, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-65
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-65 cover?
Section 56-65 ("Screening of persons requesting assistance") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 56-65?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-65 apply to my situation?
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