House Bill No. 2108 amends the Oklahoma Employee Insurance and Benefits Act by restructuring the governing bodies responsible for employee insurance and benefits. The bill abolishes the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board and the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Council, replacing them with the newly established Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board, which will consist of seven members appointed by state officials. The bill also transfers certain responsibilities from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which will now oversee employee benefit elections and eligibility, as well as manage flexible benefits plans and external appeals procedures for insured employees.

Additionally, the bill updates terminology throughout the act, replacing "Office" with "Authority" and "Director" with "CEO," while clarifying eligibility criteria for insurance plans and the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Key provisions include the requirement for school districts to cover a minimum of 100% of individual health coverage premiums, the establishment of health savings accounts for high-deductible plans, and the stipulation that retirees must make timely elections to maintain health insurance coverage. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the administration of employee benefits, enhance clarity in coverage options, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, with the act set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321
Floor (House): 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321
Floor (Senate): 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321
Engrossed: 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321
Amended And Engrossed: 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321
Enrolled (final version): 74-1304.1, 74-1316.2, 74-1321