Bill No. 2746 amends the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act by modifying the eligibility requirements for basic health benefits plans that proxy establishments must provide for remote workers. The bill specifies that proxy establishments must obtain proof of basic health benefits plans from remote workers included in their applications. The amended language clarifies that these plans must provide coverage where not more than fifty percent (50%) of the premium is paid by the employee, and it explicitly states that services provided by an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) do not meet this definition.

Additionally, the bill removes previous requirements that outlined specific elements that health benefits plans must include, such as coverage for hospital care, physician care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, and prenatal care. This change streamlines the requirements for health benefits while ensuring that the essential condition regarding employee premium contributions remains intact. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.