Public Participation

Public Participation

When women have a seat at the table, their perspectives are more likely to inform how the policy that affects them changes over time.

Oklahoma is a safer and healthier place for its daughters when women are actively participating in community and political activities that impact healthcare policies and services.

Reports

Issue briefs

Op-eds

Partners in action

Learn how Metriarch partners are making Oklahoma a safer, healthier place for women.

Bills

We track legislation that affects women’s health in Oklahoma. Here’s a peek at recent proposals with an impact on public participation.

HB 4423 (2026)

Medicaid must verify immigration via SAVE and report failed verifications to ICE.

HB 4490 (2026)

Appropriates $3M for OFTEN telecare pregnancy/parenting support and maternal care coordination.

SB 1547 (2026)

Makes Medicaid eligibility contingent on federal community engagement/work requirement, unless exempt.

SB 1565 (2026)

Lets Oklahoma Health Care Authority take Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services TMaH funds; adds nutrition support, medically tailored meals

SB 1648 (2026)

Expands Medicaid maternity care: presumptive eligibility, depression screening, BP cuffs, remote ultrasounds.

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