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Provider Letter 2023-20: RE: Policy Revisions and Program Updates – Effective Sept. 11, 2023
Oklahoma SoonerCare·OK · Psychiatry·Provider Letter
Effective date
Sep 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oklahoma Health Care Authority implemented behavioral health policy updates effective September 11, 2023, including clarified substance use disorder placement tool requirements, expanded crisis intervention services definitions, updated opioid treatment program rules, and new independent clinical psychologist services for adults.
Action Required
By September 11, 2023: Behavioral health providers must update documentation procedures to ensure timely completion of SUD placement tools and comply with new service plan signature requirements. Crisis intervention service providers must distinguish between mobile versus on-site CIS in billing documentation. Opioid treatment programs must align service plans with updated federal phase requirements. Billing teams should verify that adult Medicaid members can now access independently contracted clinical psychologist services (previously only available to children).