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OK HB1567
Bill
Status
4/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Glen Mulready
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Act (74 O.S. Section 1307) to modify how deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance are applied to the state employee Health Insurance Plan
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Removes the previous requirement that deductibles and copayments be "equally applied to all covered charges" for services by any practitioner treating a particular illness or condition
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Allows variations in deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance when based on contracts with providers for specific services tied to outcomes or cost
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Adds "cost" as a factor (in addition to outcomes) that can justify different cost-sharing arrangements with contracted providers
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Effective date: November 1, 2015
Legislative Description
State employee benefits; modifying the application of deductibles and copayment or coinsurance provisions to the Health Insurance Plan; effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/13/2015
4/13/2015