Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-1302: Purpose

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.