Insure Oklahoma extended for one year

Posted On: 09/11/2013


On Friday, Sept. 6, Gov. Mary Fallin announced the state’s successful negotiations with the federal government to extend for one year (through Dec. 31, 2014) its waiver in support of Oklahoma’s premium assistance program, Insure Oklahoma. This is good news for some 9,000 insureds who otherwise would lose their coverage at the end of this calendar year. A key change to note: effective Jan. 1, 2014, the individual Plan (IP) qualification will be reduced from 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 100 percent of the FPL. Because of this change, about 8,000 individual plan members will be released from Insure Oklahoma but will qualify for coverage through the federal Insurance Marketplace. This change follows one of the recommendations provided in the June 27 Leavitt Partners report to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority board.

Insure Oklahoma, enacted in 2005, provides private market health insurance for nearly 30,000 working, low-income Oklahomans employed by small businesses. It is funded by state tobacco tax funds matched with federal dollars. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority sponsors 60 percent of the premium, participating employers pay at least 25 percent of the qualified employee’s monthly premiums, and the employee pays no more that 15 percent of their health premium.  

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.