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Oklahoma Health Premiums to Rise | Tulsa News
Oklahoma state employees and taxpayers brace for a major health insurance cost surge—up to 20%—affecting nearly 96,000 people, with $27 million in new expenses. While most single-coverage plans face hikes, seniors and some groups remain unaffected, and a few may even see slight drops. The state’s health fund is shrinking from $1.7 billion to $1.4 billion, as officials note these increases have been predictable and necessary to keep up with rising healthcare costs and maintain competitive benefits. New rates roll out July or August, just as the fiscal year ends, leaving uncertainty about…
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