SoonerSelect Children's Specialty Program Focused on Child and Family Well-Being

Date: 02/28/24

Oklahoma City, OK

Open enrollment runs until March 10

Oklahoma City, Okla. (Feb. 28, 2024) – Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with health insurance solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has customized the Children’s Specialty Program to improve the physical health and behavioral health outcomes of foster care and adoptive populations.

The program is designed for:

·        Children in foster care.

·        Young adults (18-26) who aged out of foster care.

·        Juvenile justice-involved children.

·        Children and families receiving adoption assistance.

·        Eligible American Indian/Alaskan Native members.

“The Children’s Specialty Program is tailored to address the unique needs and experiences of these families,” said Children’s Specialty Program Vice President Nichole Burland. “The program offers comprehensive care solutions and extra benefits which play a pivotal role in empowering members to thrive and stay healthy.”

Families receiving adoption assistance and eligible American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) members must opt in to and choose The Children’s Specialty Program to get the care and extra benefits. Children in foster care, young adults (18-26) who aged out of foster care and juvenile justice-involved children are automatically enrolled.

In June 2023, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) selected Oklahoma Complete Health as the sole insurer to deliver care management to the SoonerSelect Children’s Specialty Program members. The plan coordinates care for eligible children and supports families as their needs evolve. The program offers benefits such as:

·        My Health Pays rewards for annual screenings, tests and more.

·        $150 care grant to use for anything supporting member wellbeing. For example, prom attire, club sports, culturally appropriate haircare, etc.

·        Over-the-counter benefits of $50 per quarter per household to buy items like cold medicines, vitamins, first aid care and more.

·        Five additional transportation services to include social outings with biological family, to get groceries, childcare services and more.

·        FFA will provide scholarships to high school students to support skills growth for those interested in agricultural careers.

·        For the full list of the value-added services, visit https://www.oklahomacompletehealth.com/members/scp/benefits-services/value-adds.html.

"The Children’s Specialty Program considers the holistic well-being of each individual, along with the importance of family and community involvement," said Children’s Specialty Program Medical Director Dr. Tessa Chesher. "In collaboration with our state partners, provider network, and community organizations, we are dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Oklahoma’s foster and adoptive populations."

Open enrollment runs until March 10 and coverage beings on April 1. Members will have 90 days from the first day of SoonerSelect coverage to change their plans. Members eligible for the Children’s Specialty Program can visit MySoonerCare.org or call the helpline at 800-987-7767 and select option 5.

About Oklahoma Complete Health

Oklahoma Complete Health is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Oklahomans through a range of health insurance solutions. Oklahoma Complete Health serves our communities by focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its SoonerSelect Medicaid plan and SoonerSelect Children’s Specialty Program, its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma, and its Medicare Advantage Plan, Wellcare. Oklahoma Complete Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise. For more information, visit www.oklahomacompletehealth.com.