Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-5000.24

A. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority, following directives of

and upon approval of the Health Care Financing Administration, is

directed to implement a Medicaid Buy-In Program for persons with

disabilities, if funds become available. Components of such program

shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Allowing individuals with disabilities who are sixteen (16)

years of age and over, but under sixty-five (65) years of age, and

who, except for earned income, would be eligible to receive

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, regardless of whether

they have ever received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cash

benefits, the option of purchasing Medicaid coverage that will

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enable individuals with disabilities to gain and/or maintain

employment and reduce their dependency on existing cash benefit

programs;

2. Removing work disincentives that inhibit individuals with

disabilities from engaging in work that is commensurate with their

abilities and capabilities;

3. Developing an infrastructure within and outside state

government that supports efforts to enhance employment opportunities

for individuals with disabilities; and

4. Ensuring meaningful input in the design, implementation, and

evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures developed under

such program by individuals with disabilities and other interested

parties.

B. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board shall promulgate

any rules necessary to implement provisions of the Oklahoma Ticket

to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act regarding the Medicaid

Buy-In Program.