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Oklahoma has a health care problem. Some lawmakers are …

(4 days ago) Oklahoma has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country, with nearly 1 in every 7 Oklahomans uninsured. This is a big problem – and some legislators are pushing to expand the availability of short-term insurance and association health plans (AHPs). Unfortunately, these are lousy insurance options. See more

https://okpolicy.org/oklahoma-has-a-health-care-problem-some-lawmakers-are-advancing-the-wrong-solution/

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Oklahoma's transition to managed Medicaid brings new benefits

(9 days ago) WEBPlans also offer advance or interim payments to providers experiencing cash flow issues. StateImpact reached out to Oklahoma’s three medical-managed care plans about the transition. Humana Healthy Horizons interviewed with StateImpact. Aetna Better Health and Oklahoma Complete Health sent statements. Those are included at the end …

https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2024-05-30/oklahomas-transition-to-managed-medicaid-brings-new-benefits-challenges

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Experts: Oklahoma, Among the Unhealthiest States, Faces - PBS

(6 days ago) WEBCouple all of that with having the nation’s second highest rate of people lacking health insurance — 14.2% in 2018 — and the conditions are ripe for Oklahoma to struggle in its fight against

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/experts-oklahoma-among-the-unhealthiest-states-faces-heightened-risks-for-covid-19/

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Report: Despite poor overall health, Oklahoma has noteable …

(5 days ago) WEBOklahoma has significant health inequities, but Medicaid expansion could pave way for improvement. A new report found significant racial and ethnic health inequities in Oklahoma, a state that already ranks low in overall health access and outcomes. Black people in Oklahoma had the worst overall health rankings — a combined figure …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/11/23/oklahoma-health-inequities-report-medicaid-expansion-could-pave-way-improve/8664764002/

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Pandemic protections ending for Oklahomans covered by …

(3 days ago) WEBA billboard at a bus stop in Oklahoma City advertises a federal marketplace health insurance option for Oklahomans who no longer meet income eligibility requirements for the state's Medicaid program after the federal government ended its COVID-19 public health emergency in April 2023. the Oklahoma Health Care …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2023-11-08/pandemic-protections-ending-for-oklahomans-covered-by-soonercare

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Oklahoma Health Insurance Guide healthinsurance.org

(5 days ago) WEBAssists people insured by private health plans, Medicaid, or other plans in resolving problems pertaining to their health coverage; assists uninsured residents with access to care. (405) 521-2991 / Toll Free in OK: (800) 522-0071 / [email protected].

https://www.healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-oklahoma/

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Oklahoma Consumers Have More Health Insurance Options for …

(8 days ago) WEBOKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announced today which health insurance companies will be offering plans in the Oklahoma Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace for 2022. Two new insurers will be joining the Marketplace next year giving Oklahoma consumers more health insurance …

https://www.oid.ok.gov/release_100421/

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Health in Oklahoma - USAFacts

(Just Now) WEBThe data can be a way to assess the impact of health issues such as overdoses and COVID-19. Life expectancy at birth: 2020. In 2020, a newborn in Oklahoma was expected to live 74.1 years. No data . 71.9. 73.37. 74.83. Health insurance in Oklahoma is available through various avenues. The primary way to get insurance is …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/oklahoma/

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Oklahoma Uninsured Fast Facts CY2022

(5 days ago) WEBOklahoma Children and Adults By Federal Poverty Level and Health Insurance Status Children Age Oklahoma Total Population (CY2022)— 3,879,730 Total Oklahoma Uninsured (CY2022)— 454,287 This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority in accordance with state and federal regulations.

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okhca/docs/research/data-and-reports/fast-facts/2024/february/Uninsured%20Fast%20Fact%20CY2022_feb2024.pdf

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ACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees' …

(8 days ago) WEBACA health insurance plans who runs an insurance brokerage in Coweta, Oklahoma, and has seen about 50 switching cases in recent months. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/01/1241747442/aca-health-insurance-brokers-obamacare-fraud

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Oklahoma Health Care Authority

(4 days ago) WEBThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority collects the personally identifiable data submitted and received in regard to applications for services, renewals, appeals, provision of health care and processing of claims. This data is treated as confidential and is stored securely in accordance with applicable law and regulations. OHCA may share this

https://www.oklahoma.gov/ohca.html

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Health Insurance - Oklahoma Insurance Department

(7 days ago) WEBHealth insurance is an important coverage that helps protect you and your family from the devastating financial effects of unexpected health problems or catastrophic illness and as of January 1, 2014, most Americans are now required by Federal Law to have health insurance or pay a penalty. The Oklahoma Insurance Department encourages you to

https://www.oid.ok.gov/consumers/insurance-basics/health-insurance/

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Oklahoma quietly makes health information exchange voluntary

(2 days ago) WEB0:03. 1:38. In the end, it came down to one word: "may." A bill, which moved quietly through both Houses of the Oklahoma Legislature this year, eliminated a controversial state law that required health care providers to supply patient information to the Health Information Exchange. The measure sparked the dismissal of a lawsuit that …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/05/27/oklahoma-health-information-exchange-lawsuit-dismissed-after-law-change/73836234007/

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Know the Law - Insurance - Health Law Welcome to Legal Aid …

(1 days ago) WEBA Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Oklahoma. (SHICP) is a division of the OK State Insurance Department helping to inform the public about Medicare and other senior health insurance issues. This division provides accurate and objective counseling, assistance and advocacy relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare

https://oklaw.org/issues/health/insurance

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HealthChoice - Oklahoma.gov

(8 days ago) WEBThe HealthChoice insurance card is a combined medical and pharmacy card. Dental only coverage has its own card. Medicare Part D members will have their medical card and the SilverScript pharmacy card. View claims. Register for the Health Center. Chat or send secure messages. And more!

https://oklahoma.gov/healthchoice.html

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New federal legislation will improve health care access and …

(2 days ago) WEBIn late December 2022, Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes several health provisions that will have meaningful impacts for Oklahomans. These provisions include one year of continuous eligibility for children who are insured by Medicaid, a permanent extension of states’ option to expand postpartum Medicaid …

https://okpolicy.org/new-federal-legislation-will-improve-health-care-access-and-outcomes-in-oklahoma/

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Oklahoma Health Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of …

(8 days ago) WEBVisit Connect. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is the only statewide customer-owned health insurer in Oklahoma. We believe Oklahoma consumers and employers deserve the best of both worlds: access to affordable, quality health care and top-notch service from a company that focuses solely on customers, not shareholders.

https://www.bcbsok.com/content/bcbs/public-sites/bcbsok/en/home.html

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Federal Health Care Reform Resources - Oklahoma Insurance …

(4 days ago) WEBFederal Resources. www.HealthCare.gov Consumer site for eligibility, plan comparisons, subsidy and cost sharing reductions, enrollment and Q&A. Individuals, employees, agents/brokers: Toll-free FFM Call Center available 24/7 @ 1-800-318-2596 or TTY 1-877-871-6594. Employers, agents/brokers: Toll-free FF-SHOP Call Center M-F 8-4PM CDT …

https://www.oid.ok.gov/consumers/insurance-basics/health-insurance/federal-health-care-reform-resources/

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US health insurer shares fall after UnitedHealth flags Medicaid

(6 days ago) WEBUnitedHealth shares were down 4.2% to $482.46, while rivals Humana (HUM.N), Centene (CNC.N), and Elevance Health (ELV.N) fell 3.2%, 3.7%, and 2.6%, respectively. "We have come through this very

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-health-insurer-shares-fall-after-unitedhealth-flags-medicaid-enrollment-2024-05-29/

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The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election KFF

(8 days ago) WEBThe affordability of health care, in particular, is typically a top concern for voters, along with other pocketbook issues, And, at 17% of the economy, health care has many industry stakeholders

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/

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Liability insurance creates barrier for youth mental health services

(2 days ago) WEBJACKSON — Lack of insurance coverage is placing Teton Youth and Family Services and organizations like it at risk of losing staff or even closing doors.

https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/liability-insurance-creates-barrier-for-youth-mental-health-services/article_e00e3868-1d1c-11ef-afa3-4398861d184a.html

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Oklahoma ranked highest home insurance cost in the country - MSN

(3 days ago) WEBOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — With all the damage Oklahomans see every year it shouldn’t be a surprise, but Oklahoma leads the nation in home insurance rates. The average homeowner spends nearly

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/oklahoma-ranked-highest-home-insurance-cost-in-the-country/ar-BB1nfWrH

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Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance …

(1 days ago) WEBStrategies to enhance access to health care services should reflect how people move through and interact with the health care system. We view the continuum of health care access across three dimensions of a person-centered framework: (1) enrollment in coverage; (2) maintenance of coverage; and (3) access to high-quality …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-08085/medicaid-program-medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance-program-chip-managed-care-access-finance

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Homeowners face soaring insurance costs as violent storms wreak …

(Just Now) WEBHomeowners insurance rates in Arkansas and Texas soared 32.5% and 60%, respectively, between 2018 and 2023, according to S&P Global. Climate change will cause more severe storms in parts of U.S

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/storms-homeowners-insurance-oklahoma-texas-tornado/

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Oklahoma State Department of Health (340)

(2 days ago) WEBOklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406 Physical Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday Closed on all state holidays

https://oklahoma.gov/health.html

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Hard Insurance Market: Why and What to Expect - Oklahoma …

(8 days ago) WEBHard markets are a part of the property and casualty insurance cycle – meaning this is not the first time we’ve been here. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), during the last three hard markets, inflation-adjusted net premiums written grew 7.7% annually (1975 to 1978), 10.0% (1984 to 1987) and 6.3% (2001 to 2004).

https://www.oid.ok.gov/getready5_2024/

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IRDAI issues new master circular to make health insurance claims

(6 days ago) WEBThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a new master circular that aims to make the whole process a lot more simpler and beneficial to the policy holder. "The master circular emphasizes measures towards providing seamless, faster and hassle-free claims experience to a policy holder procuring health

https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2024/05/30/irdai-issues-new-master-circular-to-make-health-insurance-claims-process-more-seamless.html

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Best Travel Medical Insurance Of 2024 – Forbes Advisor

(8 days ago) WEBAtlas America – Best Overall. Patriot America Lite – Best for Cost. Patriot America Plus – Great for Trip Interruption Insurance. Safe Travels USA Comprehensive – Best for Deductible

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/best-travel-medical-insurance/

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Six ways to lower your car insurance costs - kswo.com

(2 days ago) WEBPer Forbes, the cost of car insurance increased 63.8% between 2014 and 2023 By Rachel DePompa Published : May. 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT Updated : seconds ago

https://www.kswo.com/2024/05/30/six-ways-lower-your-car-insurance-costs/

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Health Archives - Oklahoma Policy Institute

(4 days ago) WEBNew report shows Oklahoma led nation in improving health insurance coverage, but more than 75,000 Oklahoma children remain uninsured. The rate of Oklahoma children without health care insurance decreased significantly – from 8.6 percent to 7.4 percent between 2019 and 2021, according to a new report from the …

https://okpolicy.org/topic/health/

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Mental health: US clergy struggle with workloads, political …

(4 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/26/clergy-mental-health-struggles-workload-political-climate/73706621007/

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