§ 43A-3-406.1. Purchase of alcohol and drug therapy.

A.  Until June 30, 2013, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall continue to purchase, on a fee-for-service basis, therapy provided by certified alcohol and drug counselors, as defined in Chapter 43B, Section 1871 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, provided such therapy is provided by certified alcohol and drug counselors employed from organizations or individuals under contract with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

B.  Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board from initiating or terminating contracts with certified substance abuse providers, establishing contract limits, developing or modifying reimbursement schedules, or otherwise managing appropriated resources on behalf of the state.

Added by Laws 2010, c. 417, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.