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OK HB1107
Bill
Status
Passed
5/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Josh Brecheen
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AI Summary
- State agencies may file claims against income tax refunds to collect debts of at least $50, with the Oklahoma Tax Commission deducting claimed amounts plus a 5% collection expense from refunds
- Health care or medical service debts owed to state agencies are now exempt from tax refund interception unless the services were obtained through fraud, breach of contract, error, ineligibility, or other unauthorized means
- State employees may opt out of the entire basic benefits plan or opt out of only health and dental coverage while retaining life and disability benefits, receiving $150 monthly in lieu of flexible benefit allowance
- Office of Management and Enterprise Services gains authority to intercept monies owed to plan participants from other state agencies when those participants owe money to the Office
- Flexible benefit allowance disbursement for employees on biweekly payroll systems will be credited over 24 pay periods, with two pay periods not reflecting a credit; effective date November 1, 2013
Legislative Description
State employee benefits; claims against state income tax refunds; modifying benefits employee may opt out of; modifying certain flexible benefit allowance credit disburse schedules. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/14/2013
5/14/2013
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/27/2013
Insurance3/21/2013
Insurance2/5/2013
Full Bill Text
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