Library: Policy

317:30-5-347. Definitions

Issued 3-1-24

        The following words and terms, when used in this Part shall have the following meaning, unless context clearly indicates otherwise:

        "Member/eligible member" means any person eligible for SoonerCare and individuals considered to be Medicare/SoonerCare dual eligible.

        "Nearest appropriate facility" means a medical facility that is generally equipped and legally permitted to provide the needed care for the illness or injury involved that is the closest in geographical proximity to the member's pickup location.

        "OAC" means Oklahoma Administrative Code.

        "ODMHSAS" means the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

        "O.S." means Oklahoma Statutes.

        "Qualified Transportation Service Provider" or "QTSP" means an ODMHSAS-contracted transportation provider for members requiring transportation to a treatment facility for the purpose of examination, emergency detention, protective custody, or inpatient services in accordance with 43A O.S. § 1-110.