Bill > HB4297

This bill allows for a simplified process to claim benefits from small life insurance policies, specifically those valued at $15,000 or less. Instead of requiring a fully completed death certificate, an insurer can accept a certified certificate of death that may still be pending information about the exact manner or cause of death, as long as it is accompanied by a sworn statement from the funeral director who handled the burial services, attesting to the certificate's authenticity and the occurrence of the death. This change aims to streamline the claims process for beneficiaries of these smaller policies and is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4297&Session=2600