The State of Oklahoma has a program called SoonerCare that provides health insurance to children through 17 years of age who are presently uninsured. Covered services include regular check-ups and immunizations, school and sports physicals, vision and hearing testing, medications, hospital visits, and more.

For an estimate of whether or not your child might qualify, compare your income and family size with the information on the chart below.

    Size of                           Monthly                           Annual
    Family                       Gross Income:               Gross Income:
          1                               $1,288                           $15,456
          2                               $1,735                           $20,820
          3                               $2,182                           $26,184
          4                               $2,629                           $31,548
          5                               $3,076                           $36,912
          6                               $3,523                           $42,276
          7                               $3,970                           $47,640
          8                               $4,417                           $53,004

Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Year 2000 Federal Register
Income guidelines effective April 1, 2000.

It is important to remember that these numbers are approximate, and that eligibility is affected by other factors as well. If your family income is slightly more than the amounts on the chart, your children may still qualify.

The best way to find out if your children are eligible for SoonerCare is to apply for the program. To apply, or for more information, call the SoonerCare Helpline at 800/987-7767. An application can be sent to you in the mail.