Health Insurance

A state board has approved a large increase in the cost of state employee health insurance premiums starting January 1st, further stressing state agencies and employees.

As Oklahoma’s state employees face potential double-digit hikes in health insurance premiums, experts are warning that all Oklahomans should brace for a similar shock this year.

The departure is part of a broader trend of insurer exits nationwide amid federal policy changes and declining enrollment.

A health policy analyst says the move comes amid a broader trend of insurer exits as several federal policy changes fuel declining enrollment.

Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced its plans to transition to a state-based Marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2028 open enrollment.

Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the ACA Marketplace for health insurance are being left in limbo as federal lawmakers scramble to address rising insurance premium costs, with enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of the year.

Various bills impacting health care providers, facilities and patients made it through the Legislature this session.

Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready said Oklahomans could see substantial increases in health insurance premiums if federal enhanced subsidies aren’t extended.

The directory will allow qualified health plans and providers to submit and access provider data in a central portal.