Oklahoma § 63-5009.7 - Food is Medicine programs – Federal approval – Covered
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-5009.7 — Food is Medicine programs – Federal approval – Covered, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-5009.7. Food is Medicine programs – Federal approval – Covered
services.
A. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall seek any necessary
federal approval to provide coverage for nutrition supports under
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety
the state Medicaid program for the purpose of implementing Food is
Medicine programs as provided by this section.
B. Food is Medicine programs shall be designed to improve
health outcomes for Medicaid members with nutrition-related chronic
diseases through nutrition services and to reduce the need for
medical care.
C. Nutrition services covered under the state Medicaid program
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Case management;
2. Nutrition counseling;
3. Meals or pantry stocking;
4. Nutrition prescriptions; and
5. Grocery provisions.
D. Wherever feasible, the Authority and contracted entities
under the state Medicaid program shall prioritize the inclusion of
community-based organizations and local growers to support the
purchase of locally grown food in nutrition prescriptions.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 106, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-5009.7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-5009.7 cover?
Section 63-5009.7 ("Food is Medicine programs – Federal approval – Covered") 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.
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