Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 176: Health benefit plans; requiring coverage for certain prescription. Effective date.

SB 176 requires health insurance plans to cover certain prescription drugs that were previously not included in standard coverage. It directly affects health insurance providers and policyholders by mandating this specific coverage for eligible medications. The key provision is a new requirement for all health benefit plans to include these designated prescriptions without prior authorization or excessive cost-sharing. The law became effective on May 29, 2025, after the Governor did not sign it.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage for previously excluded prescription drugs, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access without prior authorization or excessive cost-sharing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2013: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP); Dylan's Law; Service Oklahoma; driver license; unique symbol; voluntary; State Commissioner of Health; power and duty; Division of Health Care Information; autopsy; findings; records; determination; effective date.

HB 2013, "Dylan's Law," requires health insurance companies to cover epilepsy treatments equally to other conditions, prohibits dropping coverage solely due to an epilepsy diagnosis, and mandates coverage for medically necessary neurostimulation devices. It also allows individuals with epilepsy (diagnosed by a licensed doctor) to voluntarily add a unique symbol to their Oklahoma driver's license or ID card by June 1, 2026, to help first responders identify their condition during emergencies. The symbol cannot be used for any other purpose and may be removed at any time. These provisions became law on May 25, 2025, without a gubernatorial signature. The bill directly affects people with epilepsy and insurers operating under the Affordable Care Act in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance coverage for epilepsy treatments, prohibits coverage denial based on diagnosis, and requires coverage for neurostimulation devices - directly expanding patient access and protecting rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · House May 19, 2025

HB 2052: Health insurance; exemption of certain domestic health maintenance organizations from certain provisions of the Health Maintenance Organizations Act; effective date.

HB 2052 exempts certain domestic health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that exclusively contract with Oklahoma's Medicaid program (via the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) from most state health insurance regulations. These HMOs, which serve only Medicaid recipients and no other patients, are no longer subject to specific provisions of the Health Maintenance Organizations Act, including requirements about benefit coverage and certain administrative rules. The exemption applies solely to services provided to Medicaid recipients under Oklahoma Statutes Title 56, Section 4002.2. The law became effective November 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExempts Medicaid-only HMOs from benefit coverage requirements, reducing regulatory oversight for services to vulnerable patients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 927: State Medicaid program; modifying appointment procedures for the Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board. Effective date.

SB 927 amends Oklahoma's Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board procedures by prohibiting the pharmaceutical industry representative from voting on drug-related matters. It updates the appointment process to stagger initial terms for one physician, one pharmacist, and the lay representative to ensure board continuity. The bill affects the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the board members, with changes taking effect November 1, 2025. The board's composition (10 members: 4 physicians, 4 pharmacists, 1 lay representative, 1 pharmaceutical industry rep) and appointment lists remain unchanged.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits pharmaceutical industry representatives from voting on drug matters to prevent conflicts of interest, strengthening Medicaid program integrity and review processes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 903: State Medicaid program; adding member to the Advisory Committee on Medical Care for Public Assistance Recipients. Effective date.

This bill amends Oklahoma law to add a new member representing federally recognized American Indian tribes to the state Medicaid Advisory Committee, expanding the committee's composition to include sixteen members instead of fifteen. The change ensures tribal representation on the advisory body that reviews Medicaid policy, program administration, and health care service delivery for public assistance recipients. The bill also updates appointment terms to a maximum of four consecutive years and clarifies that committee members receive travel reimbursement but no compensation for their service. Effective November 1, 2025, the committee will continue its existing duties of providing recommendations to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority while incorporating the new tribal member's perspective.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill adds tribal representation to Medicaid advisory committee, improving policy oversight and ensuring better healthcare service delivery for public assistance recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 806: Nutrition services; creating the Food is Medicine Act; creating certain incentive for Medicaid contracted entities; providing for certain expansion of nutrition services. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 806, the Food is Medicine Act, requires Medicaid contractors to expand nutrition services for enrollees, particularly those with diet-related health conditions like diabetes. It creates financial incentives for healthcare providers to offer medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling as part of Medicaid coverage. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and their healthcare providers by integrating food-based health interventions into standard care. The law took immediate effect after Governor approval on May 8, 2025, without a waiting period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid contractors to expand nutrition services for diet-related conditions with financial incentives, integrating food-based health interventions into coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 95: Workers' compensation; amending definitions. Effective date.

SB 95 updates key definitions in Oklahoma's workers' compensation law to clarify eligibility and claims processing. It directly affects injured workers (claimants), employers, insurance carriers, and medical providers by defining terms like "case manager" (requiring specific nursing licenses or certifications) and "carrier" (explicitly including self-insured employers). The bill also clarifies what constitutes a "compensable injury," excluding age-related conditions like arthritis and adding drug testing rules for claims involving intoxication. These changes aim to standardize claims administration and reduce disputes over coverage. The bill became effective after the governor signed it on May 6, 2025.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes age-related conditions (e.g., arthritis) from compensable injuries, restricting healthcare coverage under workers' compensation for specific medical conditions.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes age-related conditions (e.g., arthritis) from compensable injuries, restricting worker benefits under workers' comp.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 2087: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; research institutes; effective date.

HB 2087 modifies Oklahoma's income tax credit for donations to qualified research institutes. It adjusts annual funding caps: for biomedical research institutes, the limit drops from $2 million to $1.5 million per year starting in 2026, while cancer research institute credits are capped at $500,000 annually. The credit percentage for each donation type is recalculated yearly based on prior-year claims, using specific formulas to stay within these new limits. Taxpayers donating to qualifying nonprofit biomedical or cancer research institutes (defined by NIH funding requirements) can claim the credit, with individual limits of $1,000-$25,000 depending on filing status or business type.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces annual tax credit caps for research institutes, restricting tax benefits and limiting government spending on these credits.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReduces funding caps for biomedical/cancer research institutes, limiting tax credit support for healthcare research through lower annual donation limits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1380: Oklahoma Health Care Authority; Insulin Access and Affordability Program; effective date; emergency.

HB 1380 creates Oklahoma's Insulin Access and Affordability Program within the State Department of Health to lower insulin costs and improve access. The program requires the state to partner with nonprofit pharmaceutical companies and organizations to secure fast-acting insulin at capped prices: $30 per vial or $55 per pack of five pre-filled pens, with agreements detailing projected savings for Oklahoma residents and self-insured plans. It directly affects Oklahomans using insulin, particularly those on public or private insurance, by aiming to reduce out-of-pocket costs through competitive pricing. The program takes effect July 1, 2025, and requires nonprofits to commit to specific price points and savings reporting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Oklahoma's Insulin Access Program capping costs at $30/vial, directly improving patient access to essential medication and lowering costs for residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 2754: Public health; State Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Act of 2025; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 2754 establishes the Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program to provide financial support to qualifying rural hospitals. It directly affects publicly owned hospitals in towns with fewer than 5,000 residents that meet federal critical access hospital standards. The program creates a revolving fund in the state treasury, administered by the State Department of Health, to award grants prioritizing areas with significant healthcare access barriers due to distance. Grants are limited to the total funds available in the revolving fund, and the program becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state revolving fund to provide grants for rural hospitals, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state funding program for rural hospitals to improve access in underserved areas, directly advancing healthcare support through financial assistance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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