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OK SB663
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Susan Paddack
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Individual Market Consumer Awareness Act requiring the Insurance Department to post health insurance rate filings and consumer-friendly summaries on its website, organized by insurer name, policy type, and filing date.
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Establishes a 60-day public comment period for proposed rate changes, allowing consumers to submit comments by mail, email, and potentially at public meetings convened by the Insurance Commissioner.
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Directs the Insurance Department to investigate complaints about specific rate increases during the comment period to determine compliance with actuarial principles and justify the proposed increases.
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Requires the Insurance Department to enhance consumer education by posting health insurance market reports and educational materials on its website to inform Oklahoma residents.
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Effective date: November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Insurance; creating the Oklahoma Individual Market Consumer Awareness Act. Codification. Effective date.
Insurance
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Retirement and Insurance
2/8/2011