Oklahoma § 74-1308.3 - Basic health plan – Opting out
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-1308.3 — Basic health plan – Opting out, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-1308.3. Basic health plan – Opting out
Any active employee eligible to participate or who is a
participant may opt out of the state's basic plan as outlined in
Sections 1370 and 1371 of this title, or may opt out of the health
and dental basic plan options only, and retain the life and
disability plan benefits, provided that the participant is currently
covered by a separate health insurance plan or will be covered by a
separate health insurance plan at or before the beginning of the
next plan year. Any active employee eligible to participate or who
is a participant opting out of coverage pursuant to this section
shall provide proof of the separate health insurance plan
participation and sign an affidavit attesting that the participant
is currently covered and does not require state-provided health
insurance each plan year. Any active employee opting out of the
state's basic plan or the health and dental basic plan options
pursuant to this section shall receive One Hundred Fifty Dollars
($150.00) in lieu of the flexible benefit amount the employee would
be otherwise eligible to receive. Any savings realized by the state
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as a result of a participant opting out of health insurance plan
coverage shall be retained by the state.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 326, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws
2012, c. 352, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 266, § 3, eff.
Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2025, c. 21, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-1308.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-1308.3 cover?
Section 74-1308.3 ("Basic health plan – Opting out") 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 § 74-1308.3?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-1308.3" (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 § 74-1308.3 apply to my situation?
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