Oklahoma's SB 773 regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) by prohibiting unfair practices that affect independent pharmacies and patients. It requires PBMs to pay independent pharmacies the same reimbursement rate for identical drugs as they pay PBM-owned pharmacies, banning "spread pricing" where PBMs charge plans more than they pay pharmacies. The bill also prohibits PBMs from charging pharmacies fees for claim submission, network enrollment, or claims processing, and restricts retroactive payment reductions except for fraud or audit errors. These changes directly impact PBMs, pharmacies, and health plans operating in Oklahoma, aiming to ensure fairer payment practices. The bill was vetoed by the governor but overridden by the legislature on May 29, 2025.
HB 2788 transfers specific funds back into Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund from several existing programs. It moves $1.56 million from domestic violence services, $162,668 from food assistance programs, $1.49 million from health workforce initiatives, $2.16 million from rural healthcare, $5 million from medical facilities, $20.5 million from mental health hospital construction, and $3.3 million from water resources projects. All transfers align with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
SB 146 expands mental wellness services provided by Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety to include retirees of public safety personnel (such as police and firefighters), in addition to current employees. It creates a dedicated revolving fund (Section 9102) to finance these services and strengthens privacy protections by prohibiting the sharing of individual mental health data without consent, while allowing aggregate data use for policy improvements (Section 9101). The bill also mandates that all Mental Wellness Division resources operate separately from other department divisions. These changes took effect November 1, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
HB 2777 allocates $20 million from Oklahoma's Opioid Lawsuit Settlement Fund to the state's Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund for opioid-related programs, and $1.25 million to local governments that did not sue opioid manufacturers. The bill directs these funds to be used for opioid abatement efforts, such as treatment and prevention services, without requiring new taxes. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was signed into law on May 29, 2025. The legislation uses existing settlement funds rather than creating new spending.
SB 789, now effective as of May 28, 2025, restricts how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can audit pharmacies. It requires PBMs to give pharmacies 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits), prohibits recouping funds for simple errors like typos, and allows pharmacies to use hospital/physician records or any drug purchase records (without date/source limits) to validate claims. The law also caps audits at 50 prescriptions per pharmacy annually and mandates that any recouped funds first be refunded to the patient. This directly affects pharmacies, PBMs, and patients by standardizing audit practices and protecting against unfair financial penalties.
SB 889 requires Oklahoma hospitals to publicly post detailed pricing information online in an accessible, machine-readable format. It directly affects licensed hospitals and state-owned hospital facilities by mandating they publish a digital list of standard charges for all services, including gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates with insurers. The bill specifies that hospitals must display this information free of charge, without requiring user accounts, and update it annually on their public website. This transparency measure aims to help patients compare costs for services like procedures, room fees, and supplies before receiving care.
HB 1683 requires most health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover contraceptive drugs (like pills, patches, or rings) without prior authorization. Specifically, plans must cover a three-month supply when a member first gets the drug, and a six-month supply for each subsequent refill - limiting members to one six-month supply per six-month period. The law excludes coverage for drugs intended to terminate existing pregnancies and allows smaller prescriptions if medically necessary. It applies to all plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after November 1, 2025, and does not affect vision insurance coverage (the title appears to contain an error).
SB 697 establishes a new "medical marijuana transporter license" in Oklahoma, allowing specific entities - like licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and logistics companies - to legally transport medical marijuana products. It requires transporters to use a digital tracking system for all shipments, store products in secure facilities, and follow strict vehicle safety rules (including GPS tracking, locked containers, and driver-inaccessible storage). The bill also creates a separate "transporter agent" license for employees, requiring background checks and a $25 annual fee. These changes directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will enforce the new rules. The bill aims to standardize and regulate transportation logistics within the state’s medical marijuana system.
HB 1600, now effective as law in Oklahoma since May 22, 2025, establishes 19 specific rights for all patients receiving medical care in the state, including respectful treatment, clear communication about treatment options, advance directive support, privacy, and visitor rights. It also outlines patient responsibilities, such as providing accurate health information and participating in care planning. The law requires hospitals to inform patients of these rights and their complaint processes, replacing prior guidelines with enforceable statutory standards. This bill directly affects every patient in Oklahoma healthcare facilities and all hospitals providing care under state law.
SB 993 regulates how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) audit pharmacies in Oklahoma. It requires PBMs to provide 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits) before audits, prohibits treating simple clerical errors (like typos or computer mistakes) as fraud, and bans recouping funds for such errors without proof of intentional fraud. The bill also mandates that if funds are recouped, pharmacies must refund patients first, and PBMs must conduct audits using licensed pharmacists for clinical judgments. This directly affects pharmacies and PBMs by setting clear standards for audit processes and preventing unfair financial penalties.
