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OK HB4294
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Pae
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AI Summary
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Individual and group health insurance policies must provide the same coverage and benefits to individuals diagnosed with epilepsy as they would to those without epilepsy
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Insurers are prohibited from terminating coverage or refusing to renew health insurance solely based on an epilepsy diagnosis
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Health insurance policies must cover medically necessary neurostimulation devices to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) when prescribed by a licensed physician actively treating the patient
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Effective date is November 1, 2026
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Passed the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight on March 4, 2026, with amendments
Legislative Description
Health insurance; fair coverage; epilepsy; termination of coverage; devices; surgeries; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
3/4/2026