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STATEMENT FROM OICA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LINDA TERRELL ON POSSIBLE LEGISLATIVE SOLUTION TO ENSURE OKLAHOMA FAMILIES CAN FIND INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THEIR NEWBORN BABIES

OKLAHOMA CITY -- “We’ve been concerned from the moment we heard of the rule change that affected Oklahoma’s families’ ability to provide health insurance for their newborn babies.
   

“It’s truly not an exaggeration to say that most Oklahoma families are one illness away from bankruptcy so the financial devastation a family could face, if they don’t have the ability to buy health insurance for their newborn baby, is truly frightening.
   

“Our goal from day one has been to find a solution, to find coverage for all Oklahoma children, and we’ve met with Insurance Commission officials to talk about possible solutions for finding coverage for these newborns without leaving other children out in the cold and have always been hopeful we could get there. 
   

“Today’s news that legislators are coming to the table with solutions puts us one step closer to ensuring no newborn in Oklahoma goes without health insurance in such a critical time of development in that child’s life.”