On May 11, 2026, OKL LEG reported that the bill was approved by the governor.
On May 5, OKL LEG passed bill on factors for anesthesia coverage.
OKL LEG passed SB 1443, creating OKL INS 36-7501, re anesthesia determinations.
Bill Provisions
Provides that all health benefit plans must consider certain factors when determining the necessity of services and calculation of benefit payment amounts for anesthesia.
Those factors are the patient’s physical status and the complexity and urgency of care.
Physical status modifies will be paid according to the corresponding base unit values if the patient is ranked as an ASA III, ASA IV, or ASA V.
Legislative History
On Feb. 2, 2026, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 16, 2026, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 17, 2026, bill introduced in House; on May 5, 2026, bill passed in the House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, act shall become effective Nov. 1, 2026.
May 2026 OKL LEG Governor Approval
On May 11, 2026, OKL LEG reported that the bill was approved by the governor.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Act, 5/11/2026; Bill, SB1443, 5/5/2026; Citation: OKL INS 36;
