Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-1302
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-1302, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 74, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 74,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Purpose
Official statutory text
It is hereby declared that the purpose of this act is:
(a) To provide uniformity in Accident and Health Insurance
and/or Benefits Coverage and Life Insurance on all employees of the
State of Oklahoma;
(b) To enable the state to attract and retain qualified
employees by providing health, dental and life insurance benefits
similar to those commonly provided in private industry;
(c) To recognize and protect the state's investment in each
permanent employee by promoting and preserving good health and
longevity among state employees;
(d) To recognize the service to the state by elected and
appointed officials by extending to them the same health, dental and
life insurance benefits as are provided herein for state employees;
(e) To recognize long and faithful service, and to encourage
employees to remain in state service until eligible for retirement
by providing health, dental and life insurance benefits for
employees; and
(f) To ensure state compliance with the Health Maintenance
Organization Act of 1973 pursuant to 42 U.S.C., Section 300e et seq.
(a) To provide uniformity in Accident and Health Insurance
and/or Benefits Coverage and Life Insurance on all employees of the
State of Oklahoma;
(b) To enable the state to attract and retain qualified
employees by providing health, dental and life insurance benefits
similar to those commonly provided in private industry;
(c) To recognize and protect the state's investment in each
permanent employee by promoting and preserving good health and
longevity among state employees;
(d) To recognize the service to the state by elected and
appointed officials by extending to them the same health, dental and
life insurance benefits as are provided herein for state employees;
(e) To recognize long and faithful service, and to encourage
employees to remain in state service until eligible for retirement
by providing health, dental and life insurance benefits for
employees; and
(f) To ensure state compliance with the Health Maintenance
Organization Act of 1973 pursuant to 42 U.S.C., Section 300e et seq.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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