APA WF 26-10 Justice-Involved Youth Reentry (REConnect)

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

The rule revisions implement Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which requires states to provide certain Medicaid-covered services to eligible justice-involved youth under age 21 and former foster care youth up to age 26 during the period surrounding release from incarceration. The requirements include physical and behavioral health screening and diagnostic services during the 30 days prior to release, as well as targeted case management during the 30 days prior to release and for at least 30 days following release.

Oklahoma implemented these requirements through emergency rules as part of the July 1, 2026 launch of the first phase of the Justice-Involved Youth Reentry program. The proposed permanent rules would continue the policies currently in effect and provide ongoing state rule authority for these federally required services. Implementation and service coordination are being carried out in partnership with the Office of Juvenile Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Please view the draft regulatory text here and submit feedback via the comment box.

Please view the rule impact statement here.

Proposed Policy Timeline

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