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OK SB1924

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Warren Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the monthly opt-out payment for state employees who decline the state's basic health and dental insurance plan from $150 to $500, effective July 1, 2026

  • Eligible employees must provide proof of separate health insurance coverage and sign an annual affidavit attesting they do not require state-provided health insurance

  • Employees who opt out may retain life and disability plan benefits while declining only health and dental coverage

  • Any savings realized by the state from employees opting out of health coverage shall be retained by the state

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Act; increasing opt-out amount for certain employees. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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