OHCA Policies and Rules

317:30-5-890 Eligible providers

[Revised 12-01-25]

Eligible providers are freestanding birthing centers that are not currently licensed as a hospital and meet the following requirements:

(1) Must be accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC);

(2) Have a current contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority;

(3) Have a current written agreement with a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN) to provide coverage for consultation, collaboration, or referral services;

(4) Have a current SoonerCare-contracted clinical director who is a physician, certified nurse midwife (CNM), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or licensed midwife and is responsible for establishing patient protocols and other functions as defined in requirements for state licensure. This individual may, or may not, be the physician providing individual patient coverage for consultation, collaborative, or referral service; and

(5) Have a written agreement with a referral hospital which is a Class II hospital. Class II hospital is defined as a facility with 24-hour availability of OB-GYN and capability of performing a C-section within 30 minutes of the decision to operate. The 30-minute timeframe is subject to each hospital's unique circumstance, logistical issues that include, but are not limited to, obtaining informed consent, transporting the patient, and any other potential problems that may arise.

Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.