Medicaid: Oklahoma

Status:

November 19, 2012: Governor Mary Fallin (R) has rejected federal funding to provide health coverage for the uninsured. With strong Republican majorities in the legislature, there is much work to do!

Ways to Get Involved:

• To help lobby Gov. Fallin and Oklahoma legislators, please email Sr. Mary Ellen at melacy@networklobby.org.

Resources:

• One page fact-sheet on enrollment, eligibility, and cost: http://www.cbpp.org/files/healthtoolkit2012/Oklahoma.pdf
• CEO of OK Health Care Authority Speaks on Expansion: http://www.press-leader.com/view/full_story/21764940/article-Frederick-Rotarians-Get-the-Facts-About-Medicaid-Expansion
• Both Sides of the Story: http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/article-17630-coverage-controversy.html