Loading chat...
OK HB2831
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sean Roberts
Click for details
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