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OK SB202
OK SB202Medicaid; modifying eligibility requirements for self-funded or self-insured health care plan to participate in certain premium assistance program. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
Dead
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 1010.1, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 133, O.S.L. 2024 (56 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1010.1), which relates to premium assistance program; modifying eligibility requirements for self-funded or self-insured health care plan to participate in premium assistance program; conforming language; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and declaring an emergency. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , lines 6 through 10 1/2, strike the title to read: "[ state Medicaid program - premium assistance program - eligibility requirements - self-funded or self-insured health care plan - emergency ]" Passed the House of Representatives the 1st day of May, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 202 By: Daniels of the Senate and Hill of the House An Act relating to the state Medicaid program; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 1010.1, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 133, O.S.L. 2024 (56 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1010.1), which relates to premium assistance program; modifying eligibility requirements for self-funded or self-insured health care plan to participate in premium assistance program; conforming language; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for self-funded or self-insured health care plans to participate in Oklahoma's Medicaid premium assistance program. The bill expands the criteria for such plans to participate, allowing them to be eligible if they either: 1) were part of the program as of May 1, 2024, or 2) are owned by an interlocal self-funded public trust comprised of local government employers. The plan must be recognized by the Insurance Department or overseen by the Attorney General's Office, cover essential health benefits, comply with federal laws like ERISA, assess monthly premiums, meet actuarial standards, and receive federal approval. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for employers offering health care coverage and potentially increase participation in the state's Medicaid premium assistance program. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, which underscores the legislature's view of the law's importance for public health and safety.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
SCs named GCCA (on 03/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
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