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OK HB2831

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sean Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Medicaid Program Reform Act of 2003 by changing statutory reference from "Section 1010.1 et seq." to "Sections 1010.1 through 1010.13" for clarity.

  • Requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide Medicaid coverage to children under 18 years old whose family income does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level.

  • Directs the Authority to apply for federal waivers to expand premium assistance programs for small employers and eligible employees, including provisions for high-deductible health insurance plans compatible with health savings accounts.

  • Establishes the Health Employee and Economy Improvement Act (HEEIA) Revolving Fund to support premium assistance programs using state and federal funding.

  • Sets effective date of November 1, 2012, and requires income verification procedures using Oklahoma Tax Commission, Employment Security Commission, and Department of Human Services data.

Legislative Description

Poor persons; clarifying language; effective date.

Welfare

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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