OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB3670

Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3670

Introduced
2/7/22  
Refer
2/8/22  

Caption

Schools; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; providing appropriation for flexible benefit allowance to include school employee dependents; effective date.

Impact

The impact of HB 3670 is significant as it broadens the scope of the benefits available to school district employees, allowing them to include dependents in their health care coverage decisions. The flexibility allocated to employees under the cafeteria plan is designed to afford them greater choice and better financial support for healthcare-related expenses. By modifying the calculation methods of the appropriation amount and the disbursement procedures for these funds, the bill aims to ensure that adequate resources are given for employee benefits throughout the state's school districts.

Summary

House Bill 3670 is an act aimed at amending the Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act, which affects the provisions and calculations associated with flexible benefit allowances for school district employees in Oklahoma. The bill introduces several clarifications and additions to the definition of benefits, including the inclusion of dependents for whom coverage can be provided under the flexible benefit allowance scheme. This change ensures that school employees can account for their dependents when determining their health insurance options.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a positive development in supporting school employees, discussions may arise regarding the financing of the benefits and the implications of the funding appropriations on the state's education budget. Critics may also question whether the allocation of funds specifically for flexible benefits could potentially detract from other educational priorities. The effective date of the act is set for November 1, 2022, and this timeline may pose challenges for implementation, especially in the context of annual budgeting and resource allocation for the following fiscal year.

Latest HB3670 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2022

Schools; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; providing appropriation for flexible benefit allowance to include school employee dependents; effective date.

OK HB2022

Schools; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; providing appropriation for flexible benefit allowance to include school employee dependents; effective date.

OK HB2196

Education; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; school employee dependents; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1042

Education; flexible benefits allowance; bus drivers; effective date.

OK HB1042

Education; flexible benefits allowance; bus drivers; effective date.

OK SB650

State employee benefits; modifying flexible benefit allowance for state employees. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB3586

State employee health insurance; funding to provide flexible benefit allowance; professional risk management program; continuance of health and dental insurance benefits; rates and benefits; disability insurance program for state employees; collections; flexible benefit revolving fund; flexible benefit dollars in the State Employees Benefits Act; effective date.

OK HB3333

State government; flexible benefit allowance; modifying allowance amounts; effective date.

OK HB1407

State employee benefits; modifying benefit allowance for state employees; effective date.

OK HB1407

State employee benefits; modifying benefit allowance for state employees; effective date.

Similar Bills

OK HB2196

Education; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; school employee dependents; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2022

Schools; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; providing appropriation for flexible benefit allowance to include school employee dependents; effective date.

OK HB2022

Schools; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; providing appropriation for flexible benefit allowance to include school employee dependents; effective date.

OK SB91

Education employee health insurance benefits; increasing opt out amount received by certain personnel; requiring certain documentation. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB91

Education employee health insurance benefits; increasing opt out amount received by certain personnel; requiring certain documentation. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1222

School district employee insurance; increasing opt-out amount for certain certified and support personnel. Effective date.

OK HB1769

Insurance; purchase of benefits by school district employees; enrollment period; effective date.

OK HB1841

Teachers; Oklahoma Teacher's Health Insurance Act of 2023; effective date.