The following is a policy explanation on individuals who are fleeing felons with respect to the medical and SSP programs.
A fleeing felon is defined as a person who:
- is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement, after conviction under the laws of the place from which the person flees, for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which the person flees;
- is violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state law;
- has lost SSI benefits due to being a fleeing felon.
340:15-1-6 (d) A fleeing felon cannot be eligible for the State Supplemental Payment.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority removed all references to fleeing felons in medical policy [317:35]. A fleeing felon can be eligible for a medical benefit or buy-in if they meet all factors of eligibility.
If Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is closed because the person is a fleeing felon, the worker can use SSI’s disability decision for 12 months from their closure date. After 12 months has passed, send paperwork to LOCEU for a disability decision.
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