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OK SB109

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All health benefit plans offered, issued, or renewed in Oklahoma on or after November 1, 2025, must cover clinical genetic testing for inherited gene mutations associated with increased cancer risk when ordered by a health care provider and supported by medical evidence, including National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Category 2A or higher recommendations.

  • Health benefit plans must cover evidence-based cancer imaging for individuals with increased cancer risk when recommended by a health care provider and supported by NCCN Category 2A or higher recommendations or other nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

  • Coverage for genetic testing and cancer imaging is exempt from annual deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance limits otherwise applicable to covered benefits.

  • For health savings accounts paired with high-deductible health plans, coverage applies after the enrollee satisfies the plan's minimum deductible, except for items or services classified as preventive care under federal tax code.

  • The act becomes effective November 1, 2025, and applies to the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan and all other health benefit plans in the state.

Legislative Description

Health insurance; requiring coverage of certain genetic testing and cancer imaging; providing exclusions. Effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee4/2/2025
Appropriations and Budget4/1/2025
Business and Insurance2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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