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Expiration of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) …

(6 days ago) WebDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of flexibilities were granted for Oklahoma Human Services programs. Changes in Federal rules in Dec. 2022 and the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) brings many of these flexibilities to an end. As a result, agency customers can expect changes to their benefits, as outlined below.

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/snap/expiration.html

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Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days

(5 days ago) WebOklahoma City, OK – Federal Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has extended the Public Health Emergency’s continuous coverage created in 2020 for certain Medicaid members, effective April 16, 2022. The extension allows certain Oklahomans on Medicaid, who have become ineligible, to maintain their health coverage …

https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/about/newsroom/2022/april/phe-extended-another-90-days.html

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Renewals - Oklahoma.gov

(Just Now) WebMembers are encouraged to visit HealthCare.gov or call the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). Members can also send a paper application (English / Spanish) to the federal health insurance marketplace at: Health Insurance Marketplace Dept. of Health and Human Services 465 Industrial Blvd.

https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/about/public-health-emergency.html

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Fact Sheet: End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

(1 days ago) WebBased on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Since HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s February 9, 2023, letter …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/09/fact-sheet-end-of-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency.html

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Public Health Emergency extended another 90 days

(1 days ago) WebOklahoma Health Care Authority says the Federal Health and Human Services Department has extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The extension allows certain Oklahomans on Medicaid to mainta…

https://kfor.com/news/local/public-health-emergency-extended-another-90-days-saving-around-200000-oklahomans-from-losing-healthcare-coverage/

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Many Oklahomans to lose benefits as COVID-19 Public …

(1 days ago) WebThe federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expires Thursday after more than three years. In Oklahoma, it's estimated that about 270,000 could lose COVID coverage as the emergency expires.

https://ktul.com/news/local/many-oklahomans-to-lose-benefits-as-covid-19-public-health-emergency-ends

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Oklahomans could lose Medicaid coverage when COVID emergency …

(5 days ago) WebAbout 200,000 Oklahomans could lose their Medicaid coverage when the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expires, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority said. The emergency declaration currently is set to expire April 16, but it's expected to be renewed for another 90 days, as it has been several times since 2020. …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/03/29/oklahomans-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-when-covid-emergency-ends/7172021001/

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National COVID-19 public health emergency extension …

(4 days ago) WebOklahoma Health Care Authority (OCHA) says around 200,000 Oklahomans will maintain their health coverage for another 90 days, thanks to the Federal Health and Human Services' latest extension of

https://kfor.com/news/local/around-200000-oklahomans-will-remain-insured-for-90-days-after-public-health-emergency-extended/

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SoonerCare waivers to extend as public health emergency …

(9 days ago) WebAn estimated 200,000 Oklahomans on Medicaid, or SoonerCare, eventually will be removed from the program after the public health emergency expires. A 90-day extension is in effect.

https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/soonercare-waivers-to-extend-as-public-health-emergency-gets-renewal-at-federal-level/article_91a93e6e-bbf5-11ec-8b60-174669e50cb9.html

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A thoughtful approach to the end of the public health …

(5 days ago) WebWithout proper preparation, the impending end of the federal public health emergency could be devastating for some enrollees and cause providers financial harm. OHCA estimates that 17 percent of …

https://okpolicy.org/a-thoughtful-approach-to-the-end-of-the-public-health-emergency-will-mitigate-coverage-lapses/

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Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition …

(9 days ago) WebBased on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Our response to the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/09/fact-sheet-covid-19-public-health-emergency-transition-roadmap.html

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expired on May 11, 2023. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 remains a public health priority. 90-Day Timeline. May. May 11, 2023 The HHS Secretary issues a statement on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. May 10, 2023

https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-public-health-emergency/index.html

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Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days Oklahoma …

(7 days ago) WebFrom OHCA. Oklahoma City, OK – Federal Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has extended the Public Health Emergency’s continuous coverage created in 2020 for certain Medicaid members, effective April 16, 2022.

https://www.okcountymed.org/public-health-emergency-extended-another-90-days/

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Pandemic protections ending for Oklahomans covered by …

(3 days ago) WebA federal public health emergency stopped states from dropping people from the joint federal-state Medicaid program even if they no longer met eligibility requirements under routine renewals. That emergency designation ended March 31. Oklahoma was among four states that began disenrolling ineligible people from …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2023-11-08/pandemic-protections-ending-for-oklahomans-covered-by-soonercare

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Medicaid expansion has helped Oklahomans weather the pandemic

(3 days ago) WebThe national public health emergency was most recently extended until April 16, 2022, and is expected to end in 2022. When the federal emergency declaration ends, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has estimated that about 150,000 enrollees could lose coverage at that time.

https://okpolicy.org/medicaid-expansion-has-helped-oklahomans-weather-the-pandemic/

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Public Health Emergency - Oklahoma.gov

(1 days ago) WebUpdate: Health care providers will have 90 days to comply with HIPAA telehealth rules after the COVID Public Health Emergency ends at midnight on May 11. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it will continue to exercise its enforcement discretion – and not impose …

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/pup/phe.html

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Pandemic Protections Ending for Oklahomans Covered By …

(2 days ago) WebAfter a summer pause to expand outreach efforts to SoonerCare members, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has resumed an unwinding process to pare an estimated 270,000 low-income Oklahomans who kept Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. A federal public health emergency stopped states from dropping people …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2023/11/06/pandemic-protections-ending-for-oklahomans-covered-by-soonercare/

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Oklahoma Emergency …

(Just Now) WebStatements and Releases. Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/18/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-oklahoma-emergency-declaration/

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End of Public Health Emergency could impact SoonerCare members

(9 days ago) WebThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority is asking all SoonerCare members to update their contact information and documentation as they say they're preparing for the end of the federal Public Health

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/end-of-public-health-emergency-could-impact-soonercare-members

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Emergency Preparedness and Response OKC-County Health …

(Just Now) WebOklahoma County’s MRC unit is always looking for new members who want to use their skills and abilities in many public health initiatives including immunization, vaccination, education, and local level emergency planning and …

https://occhd.org/emergency-preparedness-response/

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Oklahoma lawmakers approve disaster relief package to rebuild …

(6 days ago) WebAnd after another budget summit early Monday, they did exactly that and approved two bills aimed at helping Oklahoma towns ravaged by recent tornadoes. The measures approved were House Bills 2912 and 2913. One creates the “Disaster-impacted Local Economies Revolving Fund,” and the other appropriates $45 million to seed it with …

https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/2024-05-14/oklahoma-lawmakers-approve-disaster-relief-package-to-rebuild-rural-towns-hit-by-tornadoes

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COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency. What kinds of …

(8 days ago) WebU.S. officially ends COVID-19 emergency 00:35. After three years, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week allowed the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 to

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-public-health-emergency-end-aid-cbs-news-explains/

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Coronavirus - Oklahoma.gov

(6 days ago) WebIt enables a number of the changes listed above that support members’ coverage during this national health emergency. The act also increases the federal match by 6.2 percentage points. The result is increased federal funding for SoonerCare and the coverage it provides its members. Read House Resolution 6201 in its entirety: https://www

https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/about/covid19/coronavirus.html

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Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Mgmt. releases storm recovery …

(1 days ago) WebFor Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your

https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-dept-of-emergency-mgmt-releases-storm-recovery-update/

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A year after pandemic, Joe Biden can't get federal workers back to

(Just Now) WebBy Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times - Sunday, May 12, 2024. President Biden officially ended the national COVID-19 public health emergency one year ago, but federal agencies have struggled

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/12/year-after-pandemic-joe-biden-cant-get-federal-wor/

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Millions More Go To Oklahoma Hospitals As Managed Care Begins

(9 days ago) WebOklahoma hospitals are seeing a financial bump as the Oklahoma Health Care Authority makes the first of a new payment type under SoonerSelect, the state’s new managed care system for Medicaid.. The so-called enhanced directed payments are an addition to a program already in place that taxes hospitals based on their patient revenue …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2024/05/08/millions-more-go-to-oklahoma-hospitals-as-managed-care-begins/

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Public Health Emergency Unwinding Toolkit - Oklahoma.gov

(6 days ago) Web7 Federal Public Health Emergency Unwinding Toolkit If you receive a letter or email from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority saying there is missing information from you, please respond right away by updating your account at mysoonercare.org. If you have any issues updating your account, please call the SoonerCare helpline at 800-987-7767.

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okhca/docs/individuals/files-and-documents/PHE%20Unwinding%20Stakeholders%20Toolkit.pdf

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Oklahoma tornado outbreak: At least 4 killed as threat of severe

(6 days ago) WebTwo deaths occurred in Holdenville, and the third near Marietta on I-35, according to Keli Cain, public affairs director for the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/28/weather/plains-midwest-storms-tornadoes-climate-sunday/index.html

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Oklahoma Public Health Emergency Unwinding Approach

(7 days ago) WebThe following training plan supported the unwinding of the public health emergency for SoonerCare. The COVID-19 outbreak and implementation of federal policies to address the PHE disrupted routine Medicaid eligibility and enrollment operations. Medicaid enrollment in Oklahoma had grown to approximately 1.3 million individuals mostly due to the

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okhca/docs/about/phe/Oklahoma%20Unwind%20Ops%20Plan_v3.pdf

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