Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) received a $261.2 million Block Grant award from the Center for Medicaid and Chip Services (CMCS) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, CFDA 93.767). This federal-state matching program provides health care coverage to uninsured, low-income children and, at state option, low-income pregnant women. The funding enables Oklahoma to maintain and expand child health assistance to eligible populations under 19 years of age, consistent with CHIP's objective of improving access to healthcare and quality of life for vulnerable children across the state.

As a state Medicaid agency, OHCA administers the CHIP program through various implementation strategies tailored to Oklahoma's needs, which may include separate CHIP programs, Medicaid expansions, or combined approaches. The award reflects OHCA's demonstrated capability to develop transformative healthcare programs and maintain compliance with federal requirements, including record-keeping standards outlined in applicable Code of Federal Regulations sections and federal audit requirements. OHCA will deliver services through its Finance Division from the Oklahoma City office, serving as the critical infrastructure organization coordinating medical assistance and implementing state and federal healthcare initiatives across Oklahoma.