Oklahoma

Liver damage restrictions

Oklahoma does not impose liver damage requirements.

Sobriety restrictions

Oklahoma requires screening and counseling for alcohol and substance use as well as the beneficiary to commit to abstain from alcohol and substance use during and after treatment. Patients must agree to random drug testing during treatment.

Prescriber restrictions

Oklahoma requires a prescription be written by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist, infectious disease, or transplant specialist.

Recommendations

• Remove sobriety and prescriber requirements.
• Maintain transparency regarding hepatitis C coverage requirements.