There are many public health insurance plans and options that make healthcare accessible to all Oklahoma residents. These services are provided through the U.S. federal government or Oklahoma Medicaid and Medicare programs. These public health insurance programs are available to you in the event that you do are unable to afford other health insurance options, you reach the appropriate age bracket, or are disabled.
Click on an area below to be taken to more detailed pages about Obamacare (The Affordable Care Act), Medicaid, or Medicare programs, plans, options, and FAQs.
Obamacare, The Affordable Care Act
Obamacare, or The Affordable Care Act, refers to any healthcare insurance plan that can be purchased through the federally operated Health Insurance Marketplace. When applying for Obamacare, you may find that you also qualify for cost assistance or government subsidies.
Learn more about the Obamacare program, Marketplace, plans, and FAQs
Oklahoma Medicaid: Health Insurance For Low Income
Oklahoma Medicaid is the state-funded health insurance for low-income individuals, families, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. Oklahoma opted to not expand eligibility for Medicaid upon initial review of the ACA leaving several thousand without coverage. The state has a Medicaid expansion alternative, which involves using funds from tobacco taxes to provide additional subsidies.
Oklahoma Medicaid programs include:
- Child Health
- Long-Term Care Services
- Oklahoma Cares
- SoonerCare Choice
- SoonerPlan
- TEFRA
Learn more about the Oklahoma Medicaid program, plans, options, and FAQs
Oklahoma Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance for those who are 65 years of age or older, or who have a specific disability such as end-stage renal disease. If you have Medicare Part A today, you meet the requirements for qualified health coverage per the Affordable Care Act. Medicare Part B, unfortunately, does not meet this requirement so you will need additional health insurance coverage to avoid the Affordable Care Act penalty. Currently, 17% of Oklahoma residents receive Medicare benefits.
Oklahoma Medicare programs and services include:
- Original Medicare Plans - Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance)
- Medicare Advantage Plan - Part C
- Medicare Rx Plan - Part D
- Medigap
- HICAP
Learn more about the Oklahoma Medicare program, plans, options, and FAQs
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