§ 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 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.