Oklahoma unemployment rate

Wages and cash benefits can be components of household money income. Census income is measured before taxes, so tax relief alone is not an increase in this statistic; the provision does not determine the statewide median. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Oklahoma evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Verification of applicant identity(a)In generalSection 303 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503) is amended by adding at the end the following:(n)(1)The State agency charged with the administration of the State law shall certify that the State has procedures in place to verify the identity of claimants of unemployment compensation, including requiring the claimant to provide documentation of their identity, which shall consist of—(A)at least one currently valid Federal or State government-issued identification document; and(B)one or more supporting documents, which may include utility bills, lease agreements, voter registration cards, vehicle registration, insurance documents, or other reliable documents, so long as such documents are—(i)determined by the State to be sufficient to verify the identity of the claimant; or(ii)approved by the Secretary for such purpose.(2)Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor shall promulgate regulations governing identity verification procedures for claimants of unemployment compensation used by State agencies. Such regulations shall—(A)take into account—(i)administrative costs, including for technology and cybersecurity systems; and(ii)any other factors the Secretary determines appropriate;(B)provide due process protections for claimants;(C)specify methods to ensure that the documentation required under paragraph (1)(A)—(i)is accurate, current, and reliable; and(ii)does not produce systematic mismatches that unfairly deny or delay the payment of unemployment compensation;(D)require safeguards to ensure that the procedures—(i)minimize false positive or negative rates;(ii)do not result in the flagging, denial, or delay of claims based on the personal characteristics of an individual, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief; and(iii)comply with applicable civil rights laws;(E)require that such procedures comply with best practices for privacy and cybersecurity, as determined by the Secretary of Labor;(F)any other factors the Secretary determines appropriate; and(G)include any other provisions necessary to ensure the proper implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of data-matching practices under this subsection.(3)In this subsection, the term unemployment compensation has the meaning given the term in subsection (d)(2)(A)..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall apply, with respect to a State, to initial applications for unemployment compensation received by such State on or after the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

The order directs agency review, verification and data-matching work, waiver applications and implementation planning. Medicaid relates to insurance eligibility; TANF cash benefits relate to household money income. Reviews and applications do not establish approved waivers, new benefit rules, changed enrollment or changed income. This connection does not establish causation or a change in the earlier measured value.

Retained Oklahoma evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance · Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

1. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) shall conduct, within ninety (90) days of the date of this Order , a comprehensive review of all state and federal welfare programs administered or overseen by the State of Oklahoma, including but not limited to TANF, SNAP, Medicaid and WIC, to: a. Identify instances of “benefit cliffs” and other disincentives to work and propose recommendations to eliminate disincentives to work and smooth the transition from assistance to employment. b. Identify and quantify administrative error rates; c. Evaluate current fraud detection and prevention protocols and align them with national best practices; d. Review eligibility prerequisites to ensure they remain accurate, evidence based, and consistent with state statutes; and STATE CAPITOL BUILDING • 2300 N. LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SUITE 212 • OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73105 • (405) 521 -2342 • (405) 521-3353 e. Identify any other components of the programs that disincentivize work or otherwise promote dependency rather than self-reliance and make recommendations for incentivizing work. 2. Each agency’s findings shall be compiled into a written report titled “The Oklahoma Welfare to Work Report ” (“Report”), which shall be submitted to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate . The Report shall make recommendations for federal waivers and other policy, statutory, and administrative actions to achieve the purposes of this Order. 3. All agencies are directed to establish a standardized framework of metrics and evaluation criteria to support the consistent and frequent assessment of eligibility requirements and effectiveness of welfare programs. Federal Waivers and Program Flexibility 1. DHS, OHCA, OSDH and OESC are directed to identify all federal statutory and regulatory provisions under which the State of Oklahoma may apply for waivers or alternative program arrangements allowing for state -based administration with reduced federal management. 2. Such waiver applications shall be submitted to the appropriate federal agencies within one hundred and twenty (120) days of this Order. Work, Training, and Participation Incentives 1. DHS, OHCA, OSDH and OESC shall, consistent with any applicable state and federal law, ensure that all eligible adult recipients are directed toward opportunities for employment, job readiness, or education that promote economic independence. 2. OESC shall collaborate with federal, state, local, and private workforce development entities to align job postings and publications with high-demand occupations identified throughout Oklahoma, and to otherwise promote the purposes of this Order. 3. Agencies shall collaborate to identify opportunities in which public‑private partnerships, the Office of Faith‑Based and Community Initiatives, and the Be a Neighbor Initiative can contribute to promoting upward mobility, economic independence, and the red uction of long‑term reliance on welfare programs. 4. Agencies, to the extent permitted by federal and state law, shall design pilot programs to test the elimination of disincentives associated with increased earnings and shall report on program outcomes. Program Integrity and Auditing 1. Agencies shall deploy identity verification systems and interagency data matching consistent with privacy protections under state and federal law to ensure accuracy of benefits distribution. STATE CAPITOL BUILDING • 2300 N. LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SUITE 212 • OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73105 • (405) 521 -2342 • (405) 521-3353 2. Agencies shall jointly evaluate the feasibility of developing and implementing standardized metrics and criteria applicable across all agencies for welfare benefit programs, ensuring that such measures are regularly updated to support consistent assessment , eligibility determination, and program utilization review. Reporting and Implementation 1. Within one hundred and eighty (180) days of this Order, all agencies subject to it shall submit an implementation plan summarizing corrective actions, progress toward federal waiver applications, and proposed legislative changes if necessary. 2. Annual progress updates shall be presented to the Governor and the Legislature thereafter, to be made publicly available on each agency’s website within one hundred and eighty (180) days of this order and on or before January 1st of subsequent years.