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OK SB1969

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jay Gumm

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Insurers with accident and health policies must file new premium rates with the Insurance Commissioner if their loss ratio falls below 75%, with rate filings required to demonstrate that rates are not excessive

  • "Loss ratio" is defined as direct claims incurred for the calendar year divided by direct premiums earned for the same year, expressed as a percentage

  • Small employer health benefit plans must return at least 75% of aggregate premiums to policyholders as benefits, increased from the previous requirement of 60%

  • Rate filings must include a demonstration that anticipated loss ratios and lifetime anticipated loss ratios meet or exceed minimum standards

  • The act has an effective date of November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Insurance; requiring certain insurers to file new rates under certain conditions; increasing certain percentage of benefits returned to policyholders. Effective date.

Insurance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Retirement and Insurance

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Retirement and Insurance2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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