Anesthesia services; prohibiting insurers from reducing certain payments. Effective date.

SB 1943 prohibits Oklahoma insurers from cutting payments for anesthesia services solely because a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provided the care. This directly affects CRNAs and insurance companies by preventing payment reductions based on the provider's role. The bill requires insurers to pay the same rate for anesthesia services whether a CRNA or another qualified provider administers them. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and is codified in Oklahoma Statutes.