Bill No. 833 amends Section 3009.1 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the admissibility of medical bills in personal injury lawsuits. The bill specifies that only the actual amounts paid for medical services will be admissible at trial, rather than the billed amounts. It introduces criteria for determining the satisfaction of financial obligations related to medical treatment, allowing for the admissibility of signed statements or sworn testimony from medical providers confirming acceptance of the paid amounts as full payment. Additionally, if no payment has been made, Medicare reimbursement rates will be used to establish admissible amounts, provided that similar documentation is submitted. The bill also clarifies that if no bills have been paid or no supporting statements are provided, evidence to establish the reasonable value of treatment will be limited to the amounts necessary to satisfy the financial obligation for incurred medical services.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, Section 3009.2, which addresses the admissibility of evidence for future medical treatment in personal injury cases. It states that only the amounts necessary to satisfy financial obligations for future treatment will be admissible, and any references to sums exceeding what could be covered by health insurance or government programs are prohibited. If the reimbursement rate from health insurance cannot be determined, Medicare rates will apply. This section also applies to civil actions filed on or after the effective date of the act, which is set for November 1, 2025.