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INTEGRIS Health could be 'out-of-network' for some Oklahomans starting March 9
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (113+ words) INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to a final date of coverage for policy holders, meaning some Oklahomans could see all INTEGRIS services and care become "out-of-network" starting March 9. The INTEGRIS Health network, including hospitals, clinics, doctors and all affiliated…...
Oklahoma families feel the squeeze as insurance premiums keep rising
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) Insurance premiums for health, home and auto coverage are climbing across Oklahoma. Here's what lawmakers say could happen next. Insurance affordability is becoming a growing concern for Oklahoma families as premiums rise across health, homeowners and auto coverage, with little…...
Why health insurance premiums for Oklahomans could spike
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) The cost of health insurance could soar if Congress does not strike a deal on the Affordable Care Act. Nonprofits in Oklahoma said the costs could price people out of their health coverage. The Oklahoma Association of Health Plans expects…...
Money Monday: Can Medicaid take your house if you enter long-term care in Oklahoma?
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) Monday, September 8th 2025, 6:02 pm Many Oklahomans worry about what happens to their assets if they need long-term care. On this week's Money Monday, financial advisor Paul Hood explained how Medicaid works when it comes to paying for nursing facilities " and whether…...
State audit finds $93.4M questioned costs at OMES and Department of Human Services
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 6:55 pm A state audit released Wednesday found $93.4 million in questionable spending of 2023 federal COVID funds at two state agencies. Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said $21.8 million in questionable costs at OMES were brought up in this…...
OKReady Strengthen Oklahoma Program expanding to more areas
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) Tuesday, July 29th 2025, 5:48 pm The Oklahoma Insurance Department is expanding its OKReady Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program with 63 new zip codes across the state for the third and final pilot launch. Starting at noon on Monday, August 4, eligible homeowners in the selected…...
Big, Beautiful Bill: Insurance broker explains possible changes for Medicaid, Medicare
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (371+ words) Tuesday, July 1st 2025, 10:45 pm The Senate version of the "big, beautiful" bill, passed on Tuesday, had yet to pass the House as of Tuesday night. The 887-page bill focuses on a variety of themes. Per its congressional summary, the bill "reduces…...
Major health insurers to relax prior authorization rules
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 10:55 am Millions of Americans with private health insurance could soon find it easier to access medical care, thanks to upcoming changes in how insurance companies handle prior authorizations. Several major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare and Cigna, have announced plans…...