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OK HB1567

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Glen Mulready

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows variations in deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance when based on contracts with providers for specific services tied to outcomes or cost

  • Adds "cost" as a factor (in addition to outcomes) that can justify different cost-sharing arrangements with contracted providers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/17/2015
State Government Operations2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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