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Provider Letter 2023-05: RE: Coverage of Low-Dose Aspirin for Pregnant Women – Effective Feb. 1, 2023
Oklahoma SoonerCare·OK · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) now covers low-dose aspirin 81mg for pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia, effective February 1, 2023. The medication is available through pharmacy benefits without prior authorization when prescribed by contracted providers.
Action Required
Immediately: OB-GYN providers can prescribe 'low-dose aspirin 81 mg' for high-risk pregnant SoonerCare members. Billing team should inform providers this is now covered through pharmacy benefits with quantity limited to one per day, no prior authorization required. Update provider documentation to reflect this coverage option for preeclampsia prevention.