On Apr. 25, OKL LEG passed bill for plan to notify of denials in writing.
OKL LEG passed Senate bill SB 1631 re denial of credential/recredential to a provider.
Amend OKL INS 36-4405.1 (health benefit plan, provider credentialing, recredentials).
Key Bill Provisions
Require health benefit plan to notify an applicant in writing when the credentialing or recredential is denied, provide reason for denial, corrective action applicant may take.
Gives 10 calendar days for applicant to take action before application formally denied.
Legislative History
On Feb 5, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 5, 2024, bill passed in the Senate.
On Mar. 6, 2024, bill introduced in the House; on Apr. 24, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 25, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor; pending governor review.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, SB 1631 on provider credentialing becomes effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Apr. 2024 OKL Governor Approval
On Apr. 30, 2024, OKL LEG reported governor approved SB 1631, effective Nov. 1.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, 4/30/2024; Bill, SB1631, 4/25/2024; Citation: OKL INS 36;
