Bill > HB2196

This bill amends the Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act to expand benefits for school district employees and their dependents. The legislation adds a comprehensive definition of "dependent" to include spouses, unmarried children under 18, unmarried children under 26 who are financially dependent, and unmarried children of any age who are medically certified as disabled, with the caveat that dependents cannot have subsidized coverage from another source. The bill modifies the funding calculation for flexible benefit allowances to include dependents and introduces an additional monthly allowance of $83.33 specifically for school district employees who choose to enroll their dependents in the cafeteria plan's health care coverage. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive health care support for school district employees by allowing them to use flexible benefits for their family members' medical coverage and potentially receive additional compensation. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize the immediate importance of these benefit modifications for school district employees.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2196&Session=2600