January 2026
Reset your relationship with food this month! Practice mindful eating by slowing down during meals. Chew thoroughly. Savor flavors. And eat without distractions like cell phones. This helps you tune in to hunger and fullness cues. It will prevent overeating after holiday splurges. It also supports better digestion.
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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.
Big New Year's resolutions often fail fast. Instead, pick one or two small changes to make. Maybe it's to walk 10 minutes each day. Or add veggies to one meal. You can track progress in a notebook or app. You're more likely to have success if you set short-term goals. Don't aim for perfection, just progress. Stick to it, and you'll soon see results like more energy, better mood and improved health.
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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 to turn off any spam blocking on your phone. Also, note that the incoming call might display an out-of-state number.
With the new year comes the opportunity to make healthier changes or set new goals. Here are just a couple of the benefits SoonerCare offers to qualifying members:
Let SoonerCare help you start — and maintain — your health goals in 2026. Visit the links above to talk to your provider today.
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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.
SoonerCare’s preferred drug used to treat hepatitis C is Mavyret. It is available without prior authorization. It does count toward your monthly script limit. Already taking a different hepatitis C drug? You can keep taking your current medication.
Mavyret treats most types of hepatitis C, usually in 8 to 16 weeks. Ask your health care provider about hepatitis C. They can help you decide if you need to be tested or treated. If you are treated with Mavyret or another chronic hepatitis C drug, it’s very important to take it every day. You must not skip doses, and must finish the full course of treatment.
Questions? Call the Pharmacy Help Desk at 405-522-6205, option 4, or toll-free at 800-22-0114, option 4.
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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.
Kathrina’s daughter recently reached out to Oklahoma ABLE Tech. Their Device Reutilization Program provides free medical equipment to Oklahomans in need.
The daughter wanted to get her mother an electric wheelchair. Kathrina has dwarfism and lives in a nursing home.
ABLE Tech helped get Kathrina that wheelchair. Before, Kathrina was dependent on others to help her move from place to place. With her wheelchair, she's now more independent.
Do you or a family member need similar help? Visit the Oklahoma ABLE Tech website to learn more or apply for equipment.
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Here are a few handy links and resources to bookmark:
1 10-oz. can chunk chicken
2 14.5-oz. cans chicken broth
1 15-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 15-oz. can black beans
1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado
Combine canned items into a large saucepan or stockpot. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream or avocado as desired.
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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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