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Latest poverty, health insurance data show that Oklahoma still has …

WEBNew data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey released Sept. 15 show that Oklahoma’s poverty rate (15.6 percent) was the nation’s 8th highest, …

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Oklahoma Health Care Authority

WEBThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is a state government agency responsible for administering the state’s Medicaid program. OHCA’s mission is to …

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Child Health & Safety

WEBNew report shows Oklahoma led nation in improving health insurance coverage, but more than 75,000 Oklahoma children remain uninsured. The rate of …

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KIDS COUNT 2021: Smart policy decisions can help improve …

WEBOklahoma children need housing, food, health care, educational opportunities, and stable, nurturing environments to succeed. These essentials, …

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Want healthier moms

WEBMedicaid expansion in Oklahoma would provide reliable health care coverage to thousands of Oklahomans, and provide women with better access to care at …

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Want to improve the mental health of Oklahomans

WEBExpanding Medicaid allows states to provide access to care to adults who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level ($16,753 per year for an individual). …

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Medicaid expansion is a vital piece of reentry for Oklahomans …

WEBOklahoma prisons are constitutionally required to provide medical services to the more than 21,000 people in their custody. As those individuals are released back to …

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In The Know: Poverty and health by county in Oklahoma Grocery …

WEBReport links poverty and poor health in Oklahoma counties; Oklahoma lawmaker promises state is close to eliminating grocery tax; Education Watch: …

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KIDS COUNT 2023 Report Shows Oklahoma Ranks 46th for Child …

WEBFor the 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Oklahoma ranks 46th overall for child well-being, with only Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana, and New Mexico ranking lower. …

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Public Safety Agencies and Services

WEBPublic Safety Agencies and Services After education and health and social services, Oklahoma spends more appropriated dollars on public safety — $845 million in FY 2021 …

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OK Policy Unveils Policy Priorities for 2022 Legislative Session

WEBBased on feedback from residents statewide, the Oklahoma Policy Institute has developed legislative policy priorities for the upcoming 2022 legislative session that …

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In The Know: New mask mandate laws causes concerns about …

WEB'Grim' outlook: Delta variant's surge in Oklahoma causes medical professionals to worry about children's health, hospital capacity; ack to school amid a …

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Substance use disorders are a public health crisis in Oklahoma

WEBOklahoma has a substance abuse problem. Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise over the last decade and now nearly 1,000 Oklahomans die each year …

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In The Know: OK jails struggle to meet health, safety standards

WEBMany Oklahoma jails struggle to meet health and safety standards; Report proposes reforms to Oklahoma’s Juvenile Justice System; The COVID-19 pandemic …

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Health Savings Account

WEBA health savings account, or HSA, is a type of savings account that lets enrollees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses, …

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Oklahoma has a health care problem. Some lawmakers are …

WEBOklahoma has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country, with nearly 1 in every 7 Oklahomans uninsured. This is a big problem – and some legislators are …

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