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OK HB3290
Bill
Status
5/26/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Brown
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all qualified health plans offered through the Oklahoma state Exchange from including elective abortion coverage, pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Requires any health plan offering elective abortion coverage (inside or outside the Exchange) to provide it only as optional separate supplemental coverage with a separate premium calculated on actuarial basis
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Defines "elective abortion" as any abortion except those to prevent the mother's death, pregnancies resulting from rape (reported within 48 hours to law enforcement), or incest involving a minor (reported to law enforcement before the abortion)
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Mandates that insurers require separate signature for elective abortion coverage enrollment and provide clear notice stating the separate premium cost and that such coverage is optional
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Requires employers and group health plan entities offering elective abortion coverage to give employees/members the option to choose or reject such coverage at hiring and annually thereafter; effective November 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Abortions; prohibiting certain coverage; providing for exceptions; defining term; prohibiting certain discount; requiring certain entities to provide an option to choose or reject certain coverage. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Vetoed 05/26/2010
5/26/2010