OHCA providing additional dental benefits to SoonerCare members

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH)--The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is now providing additional dental benefits to all adult SoonerCare members.

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Oklahoma is now one of at least 30 states that also offer these benefits.

The adult limited dental benefit will add preventative care including cleanings, fluoride, and periodontal scaling.

Exams, x-rays, partial and full dentures will also be added in addition to the current medically necessary extraction benefit.

“The ability to provide these benefits will be crucial to improving oral health outcomes for SoonerCare members,” said OHCA Dental Director, Dr. Karen Luce. “The overall health, including oral health, of parents affects the health of children into adulthood. Improving oral health of caretakers can lead to a healthier more productive society for future generations."

Non-exempt SoonerCare adult members will be charged a $4 copay per visit for dental service. There will be no copay for emergency dental services.

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For more information about SoonerCare dental benefits, click here.

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