This bill amends Section 3009.1 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the admissibility of medical bills in personal injury lawsuits. The amendments specify that only the actual amounts paid for medical services, rather than the billed amounts, will be admissible at trial. Additionally, if no payment has been made, the Medicare reimbursement rates will be used to establish the admissible amounts, provided that a signed statement or sworn testimony from the medical provider is submitted. The bill also introduces new criteria for determining the reasonable value of future medical treatment, emphasizing that evidence must not exceed the amounts that could be satisfied by any applicable health insurance or government-sponsored health care programs.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that limit the admissibility of evidence related to unpaid medical charges, ensuring that it only pertains to necessary amounts incurred but not yet satisfied. It also establishes that if the injured party is not covered by health insurance or eligible for government-sponsored programs, the Medicare reimbursement rates will be the sole admissible amounts for future treatment. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025, and the provisions will apply to civil actions arising from personal injury filed on or after this date.