December 2025
December is when colds and flu strike hardest. To stay healthy, here are three tips to work into your daily routine. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night to boost immunity. Get 15-20 minutes of midday natural light to help your vitamin D levels. And take a brisk walk daily to improve circulation. And it’s not too late to get your annual flu shot. SoonerCare members 18 and younger can get their shots from Vaccines for Children providers. Adult members can get their shorts at most pharmacies or health care clinics.
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Changes to SoonerCare eligibility are coming in 2026. It is important to make sure your information is up to date. Members who are eligible for coverage but do not have their information up to date could lose their benefits. It is very important to make sure OHCA has the right address for you. That way we can reach you with important information about your SoonerCare benefits. You can update your account at MySoonerCare.org.
The holiday season brings much hustle and bustle. That can make it harder to keep on track with your health goals. SoonerCare is here to help. Did you know you have a nutrition counseling benefit? You could work directly with a registered dietitian. They can help you maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Talk to your SoonerCare provider and see if it might be right for you.
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Your time is valuable. Use the SoonerCare helpline callback feature to save time and not wait on hold. When you select the callback option, your call will be returned in the order it was received. Be sure any spam blocking is disabled on your phone. Also, note that the incoming call might display an out-of-state number.
Did you know you may qualify for the Oklahoma Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)? WIC is a nutritional education and supplemental food program. Benefits include nutritious foods, nutrition education classes, breastfeeding support, and consultations with registered or licensed dietitians and lactation specialists. The program is available to:
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently given birth
- Infants
- Children up to the age of five
To apply, fill out the online application or call 888-655-2942.
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Don’t forget that all documents, including self-attestation letters, require a signature. Signatures must be handwritten or drawn with your cursor. Typed-in signatures are not valid and will not be accepted.
Wondering what you need for document verifications? View the Document Verification Guide. It offers a list of example documents you can submit for verifications.
Quitting tobacco is one of the best choices you can make for your health. Your body starts healing almost immediately. The benefits keep growing the longer you stay smoke-free. Here's what happens after you've had your last cigarette.
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20 minutes: Blood pressure and pulse rate drop; body temperature rises toward normal.
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12 hours: Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels become normal.
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2 weeks to 3 months: Breathing and walking become easier; risk of heart attack decreases.
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1 to 9 months: Less coughing and shortness of breath; more energy.
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1 year: Risk of heart disease is cut in half.
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5 to 15 years: Risk of stroke is lowered to that of a non-smoker.
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10 years: Risk of lung cancer drops to half that of continuing smokers. Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases.
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15 years: Risk of heart disease and death is nearly the same as people who have never smoked.
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Videos are available covering everything from enrollment and changing your doctor to uploading documents, resetting your login and printing a new ID card.
The holidays are here, and that usually means spending time with family and friends. As you get together, you may notice changes in your loved ones’ health or mobility. Are they having difficulty getting out of a chair, off the sofa or moving around? Is their independence not what it used to be? If so, they may benefit from durable medical equipment. It includes things like a walker, wheelchair or shower chair. Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Reutilization Program offers this equipment at no cost to all Oklahomans. If you think someone in your life could benefit, now is a great time to explore what’s available. These tools can make a big difference in increasing independence.
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OHCA is sending surveys to some SoonerCare members. We are working to make your experience the best it can be. If you get a survey, please use the link or phone number provided to take the survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Your help is appreciated.
SoonerCare covers dozens of prenatal vitamins at no cost for female members of childbearing age. These do not count toward your monthly prescription total. Here are some of the most important vitamins during and after your pregnancy:
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1-3 months: Folic acid, choline and vitamins A, C, B6 and B12
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4-6 months: Iron and vitamins A and C
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7-9 months: Calcium, DHA, iron and vitamins A, C, D, and B12
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After birth: Folic acid, calcium, DHA, choline and vitamins A, D, B6, and B12
Prenatal vitamins prevent birth defects, especially in the brain and spinal cord. They build strong bones, teeth, eyes and skin. They help your baby’s developing blood cells. They may even help you have less morning sickness and more energy.
Questions about pharmacy coverage of prenatal vitamins? Call the Pharmacy Help Desk at 405-522-6205, option 4, or toll-free at 800-522-0114, option 4.
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Here are a few handy links and resources to bookmark:
The Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program has grant funding available. It can be used for restored durable medical equipment. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program helps Oklahomans buy assistive technology and durable medical equipment. To qualify, individuals must live in one of the eligible counties and be age 55 or older. Eligible counties include Choctaw, Creek, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, LeFlore, Lincoln, McCurtain, Okfuskee, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Pittsburg, Pottawatomie, Pushmataha, Seminole and Tulsa.
Individuals must meet the low- to moderate-income guidelines and need the equipment. When the equipment is no longer needed, please donate it back to ABLE Tech. Then it can help another individual in need.
Fill out the online application to get started. Select the "Other" field if the item you are looking to get is not listed.
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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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