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OK SB563
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Adds "creditable coverage" definition to include the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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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.
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Establishes premium rate limits capped at 150% of weighted average standard risk rates for the five largest insurers, with annual increases limited to 5%.
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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