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OK HB2191

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 36 O.S. 2011, Section 6515 to allow small employer carriers to include employer wellness programs (including tobacco cessation programs) as factors in premium rate development

  • Amends 40 O.S. 2011, Section 500 to permit employers to offer incentives to employees for participating in wellness programs in conjunction with employer-provided health insurance coverage

  • Clarifies that existing prohibitions on discrimination based on smoking status do not prevent employers from offering wellness program incentives

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Insurance; employer wellness programs; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2013

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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