APA WF # 26-06 - H.R. 1 Work Requirements

These policy changes are currently approved as emergency rules and are being proposed as permanent rules.

In compliance with requirements of HR1, the proposed permanent revisions implement community engagement requirements effective January 1, 2027. Certain populations will be required to demonstrate community engagement as a condition of eligibility. Community engagement may include work, work programs, educational programs, or some combination thereof. Certain populations are excluded or exempted from these requirements, including American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), children under age 19, Medicare enrollees, former foster youth under age 26, parents, guardians, or caretaker relatives of a child age 13 or younger or an individual with a disability, disabled veterans, medically frail individuals, TANF or SNAP enrollees, inmates, individuals participating in drug or alcohol addiction treatment programs, or pregnant/postpartum women. New applicants must demonstrate community engagement for at least the month immediately preceding their application; existing members must demonstrate for at least one month of their certification period, which may be 6 or 12 months depending on the population category. The Agency will first seek to determine compliance from existing data, including the case record and automated data exchange with other agencies, before requesting documentation from members.  

Pursuant to 75 O.S. § 303(D), a rule impact statement will be posted here beginning October 16, 2026. Individuals may also request a copy using the comment box, and the statement will be provided on October 16, 2026.

Please view the draft rule amendments here: APA WF # 26-06

Please submit feedback via the comment box.

Proposed Policy Timeline

Tribal Consultation: 7/7/2026
Circulation Date: 10/01/2026
Comment Due Date: 11/02/2026
Public Hearing: 11/02/2026
Board Meeting: 12/09/2026
Requested Effective Date: 09/01/2027