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How healthy is living in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma made progress in the most recent ranking in the most the healthiest states in the nation, climbing four spots. "America's Health Rankings (TM) 2008," an annual study by United Health Foundation rated Oklahoma 43rd of the 50 states in 2008.

The state's best and worst category rankings:

  • Prevalence of binge drinking – 11th
  • Public health funding – 13th
  • Lack of health insurance – 42nd
  • Prevalence of obesity – 43rd
  • Occupational fatalities – 44th
  • Poor physical health days – 45th
  • Premature death – 45th
  • Preventable hospitalizations – 45th
  • Poor mental health days – 47th
  • Prevalence of smoking – 48th
  • Cardiovascular deaths – 49th
  • Number of primary care physicians – 49th

See the United Health Foundation's latest findings on Oklahoma.


Does Oklahoma have a risk pool for the uninsurable?

Thumbs up on offering a risk pool.; Oklahoma Health Insurance High Risk Pool
Toll-free 1-800-255-6065 or (913) 362-0040

Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state-to-state in price, benefits and number of people served. Often insurance companies doing business in the state are required to contribute to the poolto keep it in the black. In the best cases they allow people to be able to switch jobs or become self-employed without the fear of losing their health insurance coverage. Find more on risk pools here.


Cover The Uninsured's guide on finding health insurance in Oklahoma

Cover The Uninsured is a national effort to highlight the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders. Read more information on its efforts. It is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.


USNews health insurance rankings for Oklahoma

USNews logo US News does an annual ranking of what it considers the best health insurance plans in each state. Visit its reports on various health insurance or medical insurance plans being offered in Oklahoma.


Official State Goverment Sites with Oklahoma Health Insurance Information

Oklahoma State Seal.; http://www.ohca.state.ok.us/

Oklahoma Health Care Authority -- the primary entity in the state of Oklahoma charged with controlling costs of state-purchased health care.

SoonerCare -- SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) is a health coverage program jointly funded by the federal and state government. This program helps pay some or all medical bills for many people who can't afford them.

Health Insurance results for Oklahoma

Oklahoma Health Insurance News

Oklahoma Consumer Group Blasts Lawmakers, Health Insurers

ClaimsJournal.com – An advocacy group criticized Oklahoma legislative leaders on April 21 for what it described as a host of bills that help the health insurance industry at the expense of consumers.

Oklahoma House unanimously passes health care bill

Associated Press – Oklahoma lawmakers unanimously supported House Speaker Chris Benge’s plan to provide residents with quality health care through affordable private health insurance policies and reduce the number of uninsured. Click here to see Oklahoma’s State Health Guide.

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Oklahoma Health Insurance Companies

Health insurance companies in Oklahoma.
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Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Celtic Ins. Co.
Coventry Health Care of Oklahoma Inc.
Golden Rule
Humana

Call Congress: Support Insurance Reform

Contact your federal officials. All Americans need your help to demand Congress to make health insurance that is:

  • available to all regardless of pre-existing conditions
  • able to follow you from job-to-job
  • has a public option, to make it affordable.
Senator Tom Coburn
PHONE: 202-224-5754 (DC office)
FAX: 202-224-6008 (DC office)
Local offices
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Senator James Inhofe
PHONE: 202-224-4721 (DC office)
FAX: 202-228-0380 (DC office)
Local offices
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House Members
(follow link, then look for "Contact")

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For state-level reform, contact:

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212
Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Oklahoma City, OK 73105
PHONE:  (405) 521-2342
FAX: (405) 521-3353
Contact by e-mail


Contact your Oklahoma State Senator and State Representative

Read more on Health Care Reform!


Health Insurance 101: learning center

Individual health insurance, a quick overview for those who must purchases their own insurance coverage

Health Insurance Companies, tips for evaluating and choosing a good provider

Private health insurance, background on the "American way" of paying for health care

Self-employed health insurance -- navigating the tricky waters of individual health care policies

Additional health care resources

Find licensed physicians near you. Each state is home to organizations that can help you find and research physicians, offering online information about a physician's license, schooling, practice information and more.

Oklahoma Licensee Search
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Other Oklahoma Public Resources
Oklahoma State Medical Association