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Provider Letter 2022-01: Vaccination Requirement
Oklahoma SoonerCare·OK·Provider Letter
Effective date
Feb 14, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CMS vaccination requirements for COVID-19 are now enforceable for Medicare/Medicaid certified facilities following Supreme Court ruling. Most physician offices and private practices are exempt from this mandate.
Action Required
By February 14, 2022: Practice administrators must determine if their facility is Medicare/Medicaid certified and subject to vaccination requirements. If certified, implement vaccination policies for all staff, contractors, and volunteers with regular facility access. Non-compliance may result in payment denial or program termination.