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Provider Letter 2022-10: Re: Dental Benefits in Long Term Care Facilities

Oklahoma SoonerCare·OK · Dentistry, Geriatrics·Provider Letter
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) now covers limited dental benefits for adults in long-term care facilities, effective July 1, 2021. Services include evaluations, cleanings, extractions, dentures, and restorations provided by contracted dental providers, with some requiring prior authorization.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Long-term care facilities must coordinate with contracted SoonerCare dental providers for covered dental services. Facilities continue to provide dentures and related services through per diem rate at no cost to members. Contact OHCA Long Term Care Financial Management Unit at 405-522-7637 for questions about dental benefit coordination.