Oklahoma § 56-230.61 - Extension of transitional Medicaid, child care

§ 56-230.61. Extension of transitional Medicaid, child care

assistance and support services.

A. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority, in accordance with the

terms and conditions of a waiver granted by the federal Department

of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a demonstration project

to revise applicable standards and rules which will allow a

recipient of assistance under the Medicaid and Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families (TANF) program, who becomes employed, to continue

to receive transitional Medicaid and child care assistance for

twenty-four (24) months following the initial date of employment

unless:

1. The employer provides medical assistance or child care

benefits; or

2. The monthly salary received from the employer exceeds the

monthly allowance of assistance pursuant to the TANF program plus

the cost of child care and medical insurance to which the recipient

would be entitled.

B. The Commission for Human Services shall revise applicable

standards and rules to allow a recipient under the TANF program, who

becomes employed, to receive case management and transitional

support services. Such services shall include, but not be limited

to, transportation assistance, ensuring that the family receives

transitional Medicaid and child care, ensuring that the family is

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 56. Poor Persons

familiar with and applies for the Earned Income Tax Credit,

providing that the recipient is assessed for and referred to

providers for any social or supportive service-related needs, and

assistance with any other problems which emerge in the initial

months of employment.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 346, § 6, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws

1997, c. 414, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Renumbered from § 230.6 of

this title by Laws 1997, c. 414, § 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.