State & Federal Programs
SOONERCARE (MEDICAID)
Medicaid is a state administered program and each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services. SoonerCare is Oklahoma's Medicaid program. SoonerCare provides health care to children under the age of 19, adults with children under the age of 18, pregnant women and people who are older than 65 or have blindness or another disability.
Contact your local county Department of Human Services to apply and for eligibility requirements: OKDHS Human Services Center
Or visit the following websites:
Department of Human Services: SoonerCare (Medicaid)
Oklahoma Health Care Authority: What is SoonerCare
TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA)
This program is through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act or TEFRA of 1992 allows children with physical or mental disabilities who would not ordinarily be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of their parent's income or resources to become eligible for Medicaid. Attached is a parent guide to accessing TEFRA.
To apply and for eligibility requirements, contact:
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 521-3679
Fax: (405) 521-4158
Tax Equity and Fiscal Repsonsibility Act (TEFRA)
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES DIVISION - COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR OKLAHOMANS
The Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) offers a wide array of community services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Services are individualized to meet each person's needs. DDSD services are funded through Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers (HCBW) and through state funds. Some of the services are funded by state dollars and are available for individuals who are not eligible for the HCBW.
To apply and for eligibility requirements, contact your Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services Division area office
Phone:(405) 521-3571
1-800-521-3571
Fax: (405) 522-3037
OKDHS - DDSD Home and Community Based Waiver
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES DIVISION - FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
This is a cash payment program for families who are caring for children under age 18 at home. In this program, families can receive payments of $250-$400 per month depending on the number of children with disabilities in the home. Families who meet the income eligibility may choose this cash payment in lieu of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) Services. This program is funded through state dollars.
To apply and for eligibility requirements, contact your Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services Division area office
Phone:(405) 521-3571
1-800-521-3571
Fax: (405) 522-3037
OKDHS - DDSD Family Support Assistance Program
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES / BENEFITS
Federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Benefits - a Federal Social Security cash benefit available to someone who has contributed to the social security fund and becomes disabled. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for benefits if the primary beneficiary becomes disabled, retires or dies. Recipients of this benefit also receive Medicare. Contact your local Social Security Offices (http://www.ssa.gov/reach.htm) for more information.
SUPPLEMENTAL SECRUITY INCOME (SSI)
A Federal Social Security cash benefit available to a disabled individual who warrants financial need. A parent's income is used to determine eligibility for all applicants under the age of 18. Recipients of this benefit also receive Medicaid. Contact your local Social Security Office to apply. http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/ssiget.htm
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST / SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST
A trust where the resources are not considered in determining eligibility for government benefits (551, Medicaid). Money in this trust can be used to supplement or augment services that Medicaid does not cover (e.g. vacations or extra therapies). Families should contact an attorney with experience in estate planning and developmental disabilities to set up such a trust.
JOINT OKLAHOMA INFORMATION NETWORK (JOIN) 211
JOIN is a partnership of numerous Oklahoma agencies with a shared vision to provide improved, personalized access to programs and services. Their mission is to provide Oklahomans information about available public and private social services and other resources, to facilitate easy access and referral to those services and resources, and make de-identified information available for policy analysis, planning, reporting, and program evaluation. See their eligibilty questionnaire at: http://www.join.ok.gov/