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OK SB1646
OK SB1646Health insurance; prohibiting certain healthcare entities from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus; providing exception to prohibition. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Health insurance; prohibiting certain healthcare entities from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus; providing exception to prohibition. Effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits certain healthcare entities, such as medical service or care corporations, hospitals, insurers, and other third-party payers, from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus or pursuing collection activities, unless the entity can demonstrate that the patient was presented with and agreed to the total cost of all healthcare services prior to receiving the services. The bill also prohibits reporting or collection for healthcare services provided due to complications from the original services. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in the dismissal of any collection suit or garnishment proceeding. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading, direct to Calendar (on 05/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1646&Session=2000 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENGR/SB/SB1646%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20FLR/SFLR/SB1646%20SFLR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/SB/SB1646%20INT.PDF |
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