Section 1009.1 - Short title - Legislative findingsA. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "All Kids Act".B. The Legislature finds that, for the economic and social benefit of all residents of the State of Oklahoma, it is important to enable all children of this state to access affordable health insurance that offers comprehensive coverage and emphasizes preventative health care. Numerous studies, including the Institute of Medicine's report, Health Insurance Matters, demonstrate that lack of insurance negatively affects health status. The Legislature further finds that access to health care is a key component for children's healthy development and successful education. The effects of lack of insurance also negatively impact those who are insured because the cost of paying for care for the uninsured is shifted to those who have insurance in the form of higher health insurance premiums. A Families USA 2005 report indicates that by 2010, family premiums in Oklahoma will increase by Two Thousand Eleven Dollars ($2,011.00) due to cost-shifting from the uninsured. It is, therefore, the intent of the All Kids Act to provide access to affordable health insurance to all children in Oklahoma.Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 1009.1
Added by Laws 2007 , SB 424, c. 318, § 1, emerg. eff. 6/4/2007.