April 2026
April is Stress Awareness Month. If you need to ease anxiety, start with a deep breathing exercise. Inhale slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds. Repeat a few times. This can quickly calm your nervous system and lower your heart rate. Best of all, you can do it wherever you are, at home or in public.
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Most of the time, there's no need to wait on hold or wait for a call back from SoonerCare. Instead, log in to the member portal at MySoonerCare.org. From there you can:
- Review submitted documents.
- Check status updates.
- Review letters you've received from OHCA.
- Update your information.
Remember to always submit documents as quickly as possible. This will help avoid processing delays. And please make sure your information is up to date; eligibility changes are coming this year. It is very important that OHCA has the right address for you.
SoonerCare offers many ways to help you on your quit journey, and to successfully quit for good! The tobacco cessation benefit includes:
- Free tobacco cessation medications. These do not count against your monthly six-prescription limit.
- Free tobacco cessation counseling sessions with your SoonerCare provider.
- Free services through the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline.
Some current and former smokers may have another benefit available to them. SoonerCare offers a low-dose lung cancer scan. This can help with early detection of cancer. Early detection can decrease cancer mortality by 14% to 20%. Learn more about this benefit and if you qualify.
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That’s right! Saliva is a superhero for our bodies, acting as a defense system in the mouth. It helps to keep your mouth clean by washing away plaque and food particles. It can destroy bacteria on your teeth and prevent cavities. A decrease in saliva can quickly multiply bacteria and lead to increased cavities, gum disease and infection. Tell your dentist if you notice a chronic dry mouth. They can help identify the cause and prevent complications.
And please don’t forget to floss daily and brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brush for at least two minutes with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
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Here are a few handy links and resources to bookmark:
SoonerCare offers diabetes management classes to help support you. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, these classes will teach you the tools you need. They'll help you follow your doctor's advice, eat healthier and be more active. Classes can also show you how to check your blood sugar. Learn more about this benefit.
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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.
If your child has pain after surgery or an injury, you want them to feel better fast. Often, ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) can help with pain. Sometimes they can be used together. Talk to your child’s doctor before starting any new medication.
- If the pain is still very strong and your child cannot sleep, eat or move well, the doctor may give an opioid pain medication for a short time. Use it only the way the doctor says. Keep it locked away. Even a small amount can hurt a child or teen if they find it.
- Call the doctor right away if your child is very sleepy or can’t wake up, has slow breathing, has blue lips or fingertips, or seems confused. Know the warning signs.
- Take leftover opioid medicine to a safe take-back site to dispose of it safely.
SoonerCare covers both opioid and non-opioid pain options for children. 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.
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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