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.Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 1302
Amended by Laws 1982, SB 573, c. 333, § 2, emerg. eff. 6/1/1982; Amended by Laws 1985, SB 94, c. 230, § 1, emerg. eff. 7/8/1985.