Oklahoma’s SoonerCare Program

SOONERCARE IS UNDER THREAT

Congress is considering drastic federal cuts to Medicaid, a move that would slash funding for SoonerCare and threaten health coverage for more than 25% of all Oklahomans.

If these cuts pass, Oklahoma would be forced to either raise state taxes or pull state funding from other essential state functions – like schools, public safety, and infrastructure – just to cover the budget gap.

Join us in standing up for Oklahoma’s families and essential services—before it’s too late.

Who SoonerCare Serves

SoonerCare is the backbone of health care in Oklahoma — covering about 984,000 Oklahoma residents.

Here’s who depends on it:

  • Children: 53% of all Oklahoma children are covered by Medicaid.

  • Adults: Nearly 16% of SoonerCare enrollees are non-disabled, working-age adults — and 64% of them are employed.

  • Adults with Disabilities: 35% of working-age Oklahomans living with disabilities are covered by SoonerCare.

  • Nursing Home Residents: 69% of nursing home residents in Oklahoma rely on SoonerCare for long-term care.

What’s At Stake

Oklahoma receives nearly $7 billion in Medicaid funding annually, making up 68% of all federal funding to the state. Because of a state constitutional amendment, Oklahoma is required to replace any lost federal funding to SoonerCare. That means:

  • A Terrible Choice: Higher Taxes or Defunding Public Services: State lawmakers would have to decide either to raise taxes or cut funding from other essential services — like public schools, first responders, and infrastructure — just to keep state medicaid programs running.

  • Hospitals and clinics will be forced to cut back or close: Rural hospitals and community clinics in Oklahoma rely on SoonerCare to stay open, and without it, many would be forced to close or cut services. 

  • Health care costs will rise: SoonerCare helps people get primary and preventive care, reducing costly ER visits. Losing that access means higher provider costs, more emergency room overcrowding, and bigger bills for everyone.

Urgent Action: Stop the Cuts

Federal lawmakers are deciding Oklahoma’s Medicaid future right now. There’s no time to wait — tell your legislators that health care is not optional.

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