In many situations, members receiving medical services through SoonerCare (Medicaid) need social services. The OKDHS HCMN I or II may make referrals for social services to the OKDHS social services specialist (SSS) in the local office. In addition to these referrals, a member, or another individual acting on the member's behalf, may initiate a social services request.

1. (1) OKDHS SSSprovides the indicated services, or makes referrals to the appropriate outside resources if the services are not available within OKDHS.

2. (2) OKDHS SSS provided services:

   1. (A) Enable members to attain or maintain good physical and mental health;
   2. (B) Assist members who receive care outside their own homes in planning for and returning to their own homes or to other alternate care;
   3. (C) Encourage the development and maintenance of family and community interests and ties;
   4. (D) Promote member's maximum independence in managing their own affairs;
   5. (E) Include protective services that evaluate the need for and arrange guardianship; and
   6. (F) Offer family planning services, including family assistance in acquiring means to responsible parenthood. Services are offered in making the necessary referral and follow-up.

Added at 12 Ok Reg 753, eff 1-6-95 through 7-14-95 (emergency)

Added at 12 Ok Reg 3133, eff 7-27-95

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2410, eff 6-26-00

Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1958, eff 6-26-03

Amended at 26 Ok Reg 549, eff 2-1-09 (emergency)

Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2140, eff 6-25-09

Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1142, eff 8-27-15

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 1577, eff 9-12-22