Session Has Started: Call Your Lawmaker in Support of HB 1979
Yesterday was the first day of the 2023 legislative session, and we want to make sure our lawmakers are hearing from vision health professionals in support of HB 1979, the Fairness in Vision Care Act.

HB 1979 proposes to:
  • Prohibit vision plans from telling ODs what frames and lenses are best for their patients
  • Prohibit vision plans from setting prices for non-covered services
  • Require annual COLA increases for reimbursement rates

Please contact your lawmaker (you can find their email address and phone number here) and tell them to vote YES on HB 1979.

Resources re: HB 1979 include:

*** Please also plan on joining us at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, April 5, for our annual OAOP Day at the Capitol. We'll be meeting with elected officials, hearing from policymakers and continuing the push for HB 1979. ***
Thank you, Jessica Taylor
Thank you to Jessica Taylor for her ten years of dedication to the OAOP. Jessica is an asset to the OAOP in her role as the Membership Coordinator. She is knowledgeable in all areas of membership and events, so if you ever have a question or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to her. If you’d like to send her a note, please email Jessica@oaop.org. 
Upcoming District Events
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Check the OAOP Calendar of Events for information on upcoming district meetings. February meetings are scheduled for Districts 1-10.
Don't miss tonight's (2/7) Subscribe Live, entitled "Referral Center Cases: From the Common to the Bizarre" from 6-7PM. Click here for more information.
Submitting and tracking Medicare Enrollment applications in PECOS is about to get easier and faster. Starting this summer, PECOS will have features to better meet your needs. Watch this 2-minute video or read these FAQs to learn more about:
  • A single application for multiple enrollments
  • Pre-population of data and an application that’s tailored to you
  • Enhanced capability to add or delete group members
  • Real-time processing checks and status updates
  • Re-validation reminders
The PECOS redesign will include a robust Knowledge Base with extensive content to help answer questions about enrollment, how to use all the new features, and much more.
We’ll provide you with regular updates on the PECOS redesign over the coming months. For more information, visit Introducing PECOS 2.0.

Make sure that provider and supplier ownership information is consistent across all enrollment records under your Tax Identification Number (TIN).
If an individual or organization has 5% or more partnership interest or ownership (direct or indirect), you must list them on all enrollment records under your TIN.
If there’s different ownership information under your TIN, CMS will mail you a letter explaining that we’ll apply the ownership information from the most recent application with an ownership change to all enrollment records under your TIN. 
If the information in the letter is correct, you don’t need to do anything.
If the information in the letter isn’t correct, submit an updated 855 enrollment application to your Medicare Administrative Contractor or National Provider Enrollment contractor. You’ll need to update the enrollment record of each individual enrollment. 
Going forward, we’ll apply change of ownership updates from the application to all enrollment records under the TIN.
Send questions to ProviderOwnership@cms.hhs.gov.
Register for the 2023 OAOP Vision Summit
OAOP Vision Summit
March 30-April 1, 2023
Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center
Group hotel rate of $135.
***Early Bird and Hotel Deadline is Feb. 27 ***
 
Join us for the 2023 OAOP Vision Summit, where you'll learn about the latest advancements in clinical education, technology, and more. For more information and registration, click here.
February Social Media Assets
In order to help your practices boost your presence on social media, we will be sending monthly social media cards and suggested text-copy for use on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
 
Download this month's social media card about Glaucoma Awareness Month via this Dropbox link. Email Heatherlyn@OAOP.org if you have trouble downloading the files.
Sample text: Celebrate #ValentinesDay by loving your eyes. Help prevent vision loss by scheduling a comprehensive exam to make sure your eyes are healthy and happy. Call XXX-XXX-XXXX today to book an appointment.
Click above to view or place classified ads on OAOP.org!
Support OOPAC

The Oklahoma Optometry Political Action Committee (OOPAC) is the tool we use to ensure support for optometry at the State Capitol. Our goal in 2023 is to raise $100,000 for this mission. Please donate generously and help us to elect and reelect lawmakers who value and understand quality vision care and the regulatory and legal framework needed to sustain it.

Click here to make a one-time donation and here to set up a recurring donation.
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