Oklahoma high court strikes down governor s Medicaid plan
SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press
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FILE - In this, , May 17, 2021, file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Kevin Stitt s plan to privatize much of the state s Medicaid program is unconstitutional. The court determined in a 6-3 ruling Tuesday, June 1, 2021 that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority did not have the legislative approval to move forward with the plan.Sue Ogrocki/AP
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Gov. Kevin Stitt’s plan to privatize much of the state’s Medicaid program is unconstitutional.
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Online Applications Open For Oklahomans Wanting To Apply For SoonerCare Benefits
Applications are now open for qualifying Oklahomans to sign up for SoonerCare online. SoonerCare is Oklahoma s Medicaid program which expanded after being voted through last year.
Supporters said this expansion will help nearly 200,000 Oklahomans with health care coverage.
To be eligible to apply for SoonerCare, residents must be between 19 and 64 years of age and have an income the is 138% of the federal poverty line or lower.
That s under $18,000 for individuals and around $36,500 for families of four.
Oklahomans approved the expansion in June 2020 through State Question 802.
If someone s application is approved, they will start receiving benefits July 1, and then in October move to managed care.