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SB 167

Health insurance; providing for establishment of certain database; modifying reimbursement rates and criteria for certain ambulance services. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Reinhardt

Oklahoma bill establishes health insurance database and restructures ambulance service reimbursement rates, advancing through committee toward appropriations review for funding.

Referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 167

Legislative bill overview

SB 167 establishes a database for health insurance purposes and restructures reimbursement rates and criteria for ambulance services in Oklahoma. The bill has advanced through committee review with a favorable recommendation and is now in the appropriations process.

Why is this important

Ambulance service reimbursement directly affects emergency medical response availability and financial viability of EMS providers, particularly in rural areas. A new insurance database could improve coverage coordination and billing efficiency, though implementation costs and data management requirements will need appropriations committee approval.

Potential points of contention

  • Reimbursement rate specifics: The bill modifies ambulance reimbursement without publicly available details on whether rates increase or decrease, affecting EMS provider sustainability and service continuity
  • Database scope and privacy: Establishing a new health insurance database raises questions about data security, patient privacy protections, and integration with existing state/federal systems
  • Appropriations impact: Referred to Appropriations Committee, suggesting significant state budget implications for database development, maintenance, and training

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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