How to use this Chapter.  This Chapter contains basic information concerning the Oklahoma Title XIX Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).  It is intended for use by all providers of medical and health related services participating in the program.

• (1) The Chapter contains Sections dealing with the organization, administration and financing of the program, recipient eligibility, coverage of medical and health services, and general program policies and procedures applicable to all providers.  Rules and procedures applicable to particular provider groups and billing instructions are distributed to providers according to the type of services rendered.
• (2) Providers and their office staff are urged to familiarize themselves with the contents of this Chapter and to refer to it when questions arise.  Use of the Chapter will do much to eliminate misunderstandings concerning the coverage, status of services, recipient eligibility and proper billing procedures all of which can result in delays in payment, incorrect payment or denial of payment.  As users of the rules in this Chapter, OHCA also solicits suggestions and comments from providers.