Senate Bill No. 1019 mandates that health insurance providers in Oklahoma must cover certain anesthesia services without imposing time limits or restrictions on payment for anesthesia time. The bill defines key terms related to anesthesia services, including "anesthesia time," which is the duration from when an anesthesia practitioner begins preparing a patient until they conclude providing anesthesia services. It also outlines how payments for these services should be calculated based on established medical coding and billing standards.

The legislation prohibits insurers from implementing policies that limit the duration of covered anesthesia services during medical or surgical procedures or that restrict payment for anesthesia time. This bill aims to ensure that patients receive comprehensive anesthesia care without arbitrary limitations imposed by insurance providers. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.