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OK HB2872
OK HB2872Ambulances; creating the Out-of-Network Ambulance Service Provider Act; minimum allowable rates; billing; payments; processes; effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to ambulances; creating the Out-of- Network Ambulance Service Provider Act; defining terms; setting minimum allowable rates; requiring certain payment to be considered payment in full; setting certain limits on certain payments; requiring compliance with certain claims requirements; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Ambulances
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Out-of-Network Ambulance Service Provider Act" in Oklahoma. It sets minimum allowable reimbursement rates for out-of-network ambulance service providers under health care benefit plans, based on local government rates or a percentage of Medicare rates. The bill requires these payments to be considered full payment, prohibiting ambulance providers from billing patients for additional amounts. It also limits patient cost-sharing to in-network levels and requires health insurers to comply with existing claims processing requirements. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/29/2024 (on 05/29/2024)
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