OK SB1363

Defines providers who choose not to contract with a health maintenance organization (HMO) as "out-of-network" practitioners

Prohibits out-of-network providers who deliver emergency services to HMO enrollees from charging patients amounts beyond applicable copayments or deductibles

Requires HMOs to compensate providers for emergency screening, evaluation, and examination services based on usual, customary, and common costs for the geographic area, capped at in-network service rates

Effective date: November 1, 2016