State employee benefits; flexible benefits allowance; effective date.

HB 3672 amends Oklahoma's state employee benefits law (74 O.S. 2021, Section 1370) to establish a flexible benefits allowance for state employees. It sets a minimum annual allowance amount based on previous year benefits or current plan premiums (including health, dental, disability, and life insurance), with a 2% annual increase starting in 2022. Employees who opt out of the state's basic health plan receive $150 monthly instead of flexible benefits, and can use "pay conversion dollars" to cover costs exceeding their allowance through salary deductions. The bill also includes specific rules for military-connected employees (TRICARE beneficiaries) who may purchase supplemental coverage under federal guidelines. This directly affects Oklahoma state employees enrolled in the flexible benefits plan.