OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma's new governor and Republican leaders in the House and Senate have hinted that they may be willing to consider some version of Medicaid expansion.

The idea would extend health insurance to thousands of Oklahoma's uninsured.

Both Governor Kevin Stitt and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said Wednesday they would think about expansion if the plan allowed the state to opt out if the federal government reduces its matching funds.

About one in seven Oklahomans is uninsured.

Gov. Stitt is expected to reveal more of his plans Feb. 4 during a State of the State address.