The number of Oklahomans without health insurance continues to rise with about twenty per cent of state residents currently enduring the hardship of being uninsured, according to the American Community Survey.

A solution is now available to many through O- EPIC , the Oklahoma Employer and Employee Partnership for Insurance Coverage program. O- EPIC is an insurance premium assistance program that will help small businesses with 25 or fewer employees provide health insurance.

Central Technology Center 's Business Assistance Center will offer an information seminar to small business owners and operators on December 7th , at 10:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. , to assist small businesses in the area in joining the O- EPIC program.

Buffy Heater, a research analyst for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority will give information and answer questions designed to help business owners and managers make the right decision for themselves and their employees.