Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 317. Oklahoma Health Care Authority |
Chapter 30. Medical Providers-Fee for Service |
Subchapter 5. Individual Providers and Specialties |
Part 62. PRIVATE DUTY NURSING |
SECTION 317:30-5-557. Coverage by category
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- (a) Adults. SoonerCare does not cover adults (Age 21 or over) for private duty nursing with the exception of subsection (c).(b) Children. SoonerCare does cover children (Under the age of 21) if:(1) the child is eligible for SoonerCare; and(2) the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, in its discretion, deems the services medically necessary. Medical necessity is determined in accordance with OAC 317:30-5-560.1.(c) Individuals eligible for Part B of Medicare. Payment is made utilizing the SoonerCare allowable for comparable services.