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OK SB216
OK SB216Insurance; prohibiting modification of insurance policies except in certain circumstances. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Insurance; prohibiting modification of insurance policies except in certain circumstances. Effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits insurance companies from modifying existing group or individual accident and health insurance policies, including the removal of a patient's medical provider from the insurer's network, except with the written consent of the policyholder. The bill makes an exception to allow insurers to remove a provider from the network in cases of medical malpractice, billing and collection violations, or violations of ethical standards set by the State Department of Health. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit modifications that are already provided for in the existing, filed, and approved policy. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author) (on 02/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb216&Session=1900 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/SB/SB216%20INT.PDF |
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