Insurance
Know the Law
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A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Oklahoma
This guide is intended to help consumers understand their protections regarding health insurance under federal and Oklahoma state law. This guide describes your protections as an Oklahoma resident; gives an overview of your protections; explains your protections under group and individual health insurance; highlights your protections as a small employer; summarizes help that may be avilable to you if you cannot afford health coverage. If you move away from Oklahoma, your protections may change. Read More
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Childcare for Children with Disabilities, including HIV
A fact sheet from the U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services about discrimination against children with disabilities, including HIV. Content Detail
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Coverage of Young Adults Under Age 26
Beginning as early as September 2010, the Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their parents' health care plan until age 26. Content Detail
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Don't Put Your Health in the Hands of Crooks
Ordering prescription drugs online is easy, but is it safe? Is it legal? Content Detail
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Health Insurance Marketplace
The Health Insurance Marketplace will help you get coverage that meets your needs and fits your budget. Open enrollment begins in November! Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator
Interactive tool that shows premiums and assistance under the health reform law. Tax credits will be available for people under age 65 who purchase health insurance in an Exchange and are not covered by an employer, Medicare or Medicaid. Content Detail
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Health Plan Dispute Resolution Practices
Problem with your managed care plan? This pamphlet guides you through tips for problem solving and what you need to know about health plan dispute resolution practices. Content Detail
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Heathcare: Coverage to Care
Coverage isn't only important when you are sick, it’s helpful when you don’t feel sick. This roadmap explains what health coverage is, and how to use it to get the primary care and preventive services to help you and your family live long, healthy lives. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Law and Aging Resources for Older Americans
The Law and Aging Guide is a listing of the state-wide resources available to help older persons with law-related issues. Read More
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Long Term Care Insurance
A guide produced by the OK Insurance Department's Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program to help you understand long term care insurance. You can call the program at 800-763-2828. Content Detail
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Mental Health Parity Passes
FAQ's about the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equality Act of 2008. Read More
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New Temporary High-Risk Pool
Information about the healthcare reform law, focusing on people with pre-existing medical condistions who have been uninsured for 6 months. Content Detail
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Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan for Oklahoma
Oklahoma has had a high-risk pool for hard to insure people. As of July 1, 2010, the new healthcare reform law expands that coverage. Read More
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Privacy and Your Health Information
A brief summary of your rights and protections under the federal health information privacy law. Content Detail
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Privacy of Health Information
FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule. Content Detail
