Section 6059 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes provides that health insurance benefits applicable for any natural child of an insured or subscriber must be payable regarding an adopted child of the insured or subscriber from the date of placement of the child in the custody of the insurer or subscriber, provided the insurer is notified in writing within 31 days.

• (1) Coverage includes the necessary care and treatment of medical conditions existing prior to the date of placement of the child in the adoptive home.  
• (2) Placement is defined as the assumption of physical custody and the financial responsibility for the support and care of the adopted child.