Medicaid expansion petition challenged

Posted on: 5/10/19


On Thursday, May 9, moments before the deadline to challenge the initiative petition to expand Medicaid, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs filed a challenge with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, alleging the initiative petition to expand Medicaid by a vote of the people is unconstitutional.

Supporters of Medicaid expansion filed an initiative petition with the Secretary of State on April 19. At a recent rally in support of “covering the uninsured,” OHA President Patti Davis was among the speakers. “We cannot improve our health statistics and outcomes in Oklahoma when we have the second highest uninsured rate in the nation,” she said.

The OHA is a supporter of the initiative to expand Medicaid and will support efforts to fight for the right of Oklahoma voters to decide if they want the state to join 37 other states and accept the federal funds at a 90-10 match rate. The state Supreme Court will have 10 days from the May 9 challenge filing to hold a hearing on the initiative challenge. For more information on the challenge, click here. (Lynne White)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.