Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-5009.7: Food is Medicine programs – Federal approval – Covered

services.

A. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall seek any necessary

federal approval to provide coverage for nutrition supports under

the state Medicaid program for the purpose of implementing Food is

Medicine programs as provided by this section.

B. Food is Medicine programs shall be designed to improve

health outcomes for Medicaid members with nutrition-related chronic

diseases through nutrition services and to reduce the need for

medical care.

C. Nutrition services covered under the state Medicaid program

may include, but are not limited to:

1. Case management;

2. Nutrition counseling;

3. Meals or pantry stocking;

4. Nutrition prescriptions; and

5. Grocery provisions.

D. Wherever feasible, the Authority and contracted entities

under the state Medicaid program shall prioritize the inclusion of

community-based organizations and local growers to support the

purchase of locally grown food in nutrition prescriptions.