Oklahoma § 36-4423 - Application of act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-4423 — Application of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-4423. Application of act
A. The requirements of the Long-Term Care Insurance Act shall
apply to policies, other than life care community policies delivered
or issued for delivery in this state on or after November 1, 1987.
The requirements of the Long-Term Care Insurance Act shall apply to
life care community policies delivered or issued for delivery in
this state on or after November 1, 1989.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision, the Long-Term Care
Insurance Act shall not apply to the following:
1. Residential care homes licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma
Residential Care Act;
2. Assisted living centers and continuum of care facilities
licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Continuum of Care and Assisted
Living Act; or
3. Facilities licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Nursing Home
Care Act.
C. The Long-Term Care Insurance Act is not intended to
supersede the obligations of entities subject to said act to comply
with the substance of other applicable insurance laws insofar as
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they do not conflict with the Long-Term Care Insurance Act, except
that laws and regulations designed and intended to apply to Medicare
supplement insurance policies shall not apply to long-term care
insurance. A policy which is not advertised, marketed or offered as
long-term care insurance need not meet the requirements of the LongTerm Care Insurance Act. The Long-Term Care Insurance Act is not
intended to require life care communities to be licensed insurers.
Life care communities which are not licensed insurers shall not be
subject to the provisions of the Insurance Code or the jurisdiction
of the Insurance Commissioner, except as provided in the Long-Term
Care Insurance Act.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 175, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by
Laws 1989, c. 107, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1989; Laws 2000, c. 171, § 1,
emerg. eff. May 2, 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-4423
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-4423 cover?
Section 36-4423 ("Application of act") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 36-4423?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 36-4423" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 36-4423 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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