Oklahoma § 36-6057.1 - Examination and enforcement by Commissioner –
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-6057.1 — Examination and enforcement by Commissioner –, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-6057.1. Examination and enforcement by Commissioner –
Attorneys’ fees.
A. In order to enforce the provisions of the Health Care
Freedom of Choice Act, the Insurance Commissioner may conduct an
examination of insurers’ and preferred provider organizations’
claims files pursuant to the procedure set forth in Section 1250.4
of this title.
B. The Commissioner, upon finding an insurer in violation of
any provision of the Health Care Freedom of Choice Act, may issue a
cease and desist order to the insurer directing the insurer to stop
such unlawful practices. If the insurer refuses or fails to comply
with the order, the Commissioner shall have the authority to revoke
or suspend the insurer’s certificate of authority. The Commissioner
shall use the authority specified in this subsection to the extent
deemed necessary to obtain the insurer’s compliance with the order.
The Attorney General shall offer assistance if requested by the
Commissioner to enforce the Commissioner’s orders.
C. Reasonable attorney fees shall be awarded to the
Commissioner if judicial action is necessary for the enforcement of
the orders. Such fees shall be based upon those prevailing in the
community. Fees collected by the Commissioner without the
assistance of the Attorney General shall be credited to the
Insurance Commissioner’s Revolving Fund. Fees collected by the
Attorney General shall be credited to the Attorney General’s
Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 331, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws
2000, c. 353, § 43, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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