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OK SB563

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bill Brown

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Health Insurance High Risk Pool Act by modifying definitions in Section 6532 and rate determination provisions in Section 6542 of 36 O.S. 2001.

  • Adds "creditable coverage" definition to include the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  • Modifies the definition of "federally defined eligible individual" to waive the 18-month creditable coverage requirement for individuals whose most recent coverage was under a PCIP program that has ceased operations.

  • Establishes premium rate limits capped at 150% of weighted average standard risk rates for the five largest insurers, with annual increases limited to 5%.

  • Maintains the primary plan's comprehensive coverage with $1,000,000 lifetime limit per individual and provides deductible options ranging from $500 to $7,500.

Legislative Description

Health Insurance High Risk Pool Act; modifying definitions and determination of certain rate.

Insurance

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2011

5/6/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/16/2011
Retirement and Insurance2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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