How to Apply for Oklahoma Medicaid
Updated October 2026
OHCA accepts SoonerCare applications through four methods:
SoonerCare for seniors and people with disabilities: a different entry point
Older Oklahomans and adults with physical disabilities who need long-term services and supports — including home care, assisted living, or nursing facility coverage — should contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Aging Services Division at 1-405-521-2281 or apply through their ADvantage Waiver program.
How to apply for SoonerCare
- Online: Apply at mysoonercare.org. Create an account, apply for coverage, check status, renew, and manage your household information. Also accessible through the SoonerCare app on iOS and Android.
- By phone — 1-800-987-7767: Call OHCA member services at 1-800-987-7767 (TTY: 1-800-757-5979), open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time. A representative will help complete the application by phone. Language interpretation services are available at no charge.
- In person — DHS office: SoonerCare applications can be submitted at your local Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) office, even though OHCA administers the program. DHS and OHCA share enrollment processing. Find your nearest DHS county office at okdhs.org/services.
- Paper application: Download the SoonerCare paper application form from oklahoma.gov/ohca or request one by calling 1-800-987-7767. Mail the completed form to OHCA or drop it off at a DHS county office. Paper processing typically takes longer than online submission.
What you need to apply
- Full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number for each person applying
- Oklahoma mailing address — P.O. boxes accepted
- Proof of income — recent pay stubs from the past 30 days, most recent tax return if self-employed, or employer letter
- Proof of Oklahoma residency — utility bill, lease agreement, or recent bank statement
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status — U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or valid immigration documents
- Information about any other health insurance held by household members
If you receive SSI
Oklahoma does not enroll SSI recipients in SoonerCare automatically. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code 317:35-5-2, current SSI status establishes the disability requirement, but you still need to apply and meet Oklahoma's income and resource guidelines. That is also true if you just moved to Oklahoma, because Medicaid from your old state does not carry over.
Adults who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled apply through a local DHS human services center, which uses Form 08MP003E, or through OHCA at mysoonercare.org or 1-800-987-7767. Bring your SSA award letter. Caseworkers check your SSI record in SSA's State Data Exchange (SDX), so your award letter is mainly a backup if the record does not show up.
Applications that need a disability determination can take up to 90 days. If you applied weeks ago and no card has arrived, call 1-800-987-7767 and ask for the status of your application.
How long SoonerCare takes to process
Per OHCA and federal Medicaid regulations (42 CFR § 435.912), most SoonerCare applications must be processed within 45 calendar days. Applications for individuals whose eligibility requires a disability determination can take longer — up to 90 days.
If approved, coverage typically starts on the first day of the month in which you applied. Pregnant applicants and children may qualify for coverage retroactive to the application date or even earlier for prior medical bills.
After approval, most SoonerCare members are automatically enrolled in SoonerSelect managed care. You will receive information about selecting a health plan. If you don't choose within the enrollment window, OHCA assigns a plan based on factors like your zip code and provider history.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority (SoonerCare)
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