A. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall study and recommend coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices for Medicaid-eligible individuals. The study shall include the review of payment rates necessary to provide the benefit. The study shall be filed with the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate no later than December 31, 2011.
B. As used in this section:
1. “Prosthetic device” means an artificial limb device or appliance designed to replace in whole or in part an arm or a leg; and
2. "Orthotic device" means a support or brace used to assist weak or ineffective joints or muscles.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 334, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.