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August 2024
As you're planning for a new school year, be sure to include scheduling a well-child checkup. This checkup offers information like health history, growth measurements and blood pressure. Plus, there are screenings for development and behavior. And they can get any required vaccinations.
Will your child be playing a sport and need a sports physical? A well-child checkup and a sports physical can be done in just one visit!
Call your child’s doctor today to schedule a checkup. And don’t forget to bring the required sports medical forms to your child’s appointment.
Are you a SoonerCare member who has been enrolled in a SoonerSelect plan? You will still need to use SoonerCare to make changes to your application. Call or log in to MySoonerCare.org to change income, address or household members.
If you receive your eligibility through Oklahoma Human Services, contact them with updates.
The eligibility process remains the same. If you are eligible through OHCA, contact OHCA. If you are eligible through Oklahoma Human Services, contact them.
Questions about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families? Contact Human Services.
Questions about claims, copays, plan coverage or anything about SoonerSelect? Contact your plan directly.
Questions about online application updates, eligibility, plan changes or verification request? Contact OHCA.
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It spreads through direct contact with an infected person's blood. Over half of hepatitis C sufferers have long-term, life-threatening health problems. This can include cirrhosis and liver cancer.
It is possible to have hepatitis C and not experience symptoms. People with chronic hepatitis C often have no symptoms and don’t feel sick. Once symptoms do appear, it often means there is advanced liver disease. Getting tested for hepatitis C is important. Treatments can cure most people with hepatitis C in 8-12 weeks.
Getting treatment is as easy as 1-2-3:
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Screen
Everyone ages 18+ and pregnant women should be screened. Schedule a visit with your provider.
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Test
A hepatitis C test is a simple blood test that checks for the virus. SoonerCare covers it.
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Treat
If you test positive, ask your provider what treatment is right for you.
SoonerCare covers all FDA-approved hepatitis C drugs. Mavyret® is the preferred treatment. It is available through your primary care provider without a prior authorization. Mavyret has a 98% cure rate with eight weeks of treatment. See more information below on Mavyret.
SoonerCare’s preferred drug used to treat hepatitis C is Mavyret.® It is available without prior authorization but does count toward your monthly limit. If you are already taking a different hepatitis C drug, you can keep taking your current medication. For adults, Mavyret is taken as three tablets once daily with food. For children older than 3, Mavyret pellets can be sprinkled on soft food. Each child’s dose is based on their weight.
Mavyret treats most types of hepatitis C, usually in eight weeks. Some people may need 12 or 16 weeks of treatment. If you are treated with Mavyret or another hepatitis C drug, it is very important to remember to take it every day. Doses must not be skipped, and the full course of treatment must be completed.
Do you have questions about a particular drug’s coverage or other pharmacy benefit questions? Talk with your health care provider, call the SoonerCare Pharmacy Help Desk at 405-522-6205, option 4, or toll-free 800- 522-0114, option 4.
OHCA is sending surveys to some SoonerCare members. We are working to make your member experience the best it can be. If you get a survey, use the provided link or phone number to take the survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish. It takes just a few minutes to complete.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Reutilization Program recently received a donation. It contained various pieces of pediatric durable medical equipment.
This contribution means the program can help supply children with necessary equipment. Available equipment includes but may not be limited to:
Some of the equipment may require supporting documents. This will be noted on the application. If any of these devices fit your needs, submit an online application. Once a complete application is received, the equipment will be distributed. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
ABLE Tech's Device Reutilization Program provides durable medical equipment to Oklahomans in need. Equipment is provided at no cost. This program partners with OHCA.
For SoonerCare to fulfill your request, please make sure spam blocking is turned off on your phone. Sometimes when we return a call, it can show up as spam. Our phone number may also come up as a Colorado or Florida number on your caller ID.
About OHCA
Please call the SoonerCare helpline at 800-987-7767 if you have questions about your coverage or benefits. For updates on new policies, health tips, helpful resources and more, follow OHCA on Facebook and X. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
 
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