Oklahoma Insurance Department to return nearly $1M in federal funds

In a May 2 letter to the U.S. Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Doak wrote, “Oklahomans have made it clear that we do not support the implementation of ObamaCare in our state. We are most able to address the health insurance needs of our citizens by using our own state resources. We will continue to conduct health insurance premium rate reviews via the use of state and private funds.”

Doak also urged Gov. Mary Fallin to sign SB 722, which would reaffirm Oklahoma's control over health care issues. Key provisions of the bill, by Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, and Rep. Glen Mulready, R-Tulsa, assert the authority of states to control the regulation of health care and creates a health care compact for the states. Doak first endorsed the bill in March. Fallin has until Wednesday to act on the measure.