How to apply for SoonerCare State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) in-home help

Who it's for

State Plan Personal Care is a SoonerCare (Medicaid) service that helps people of any age with daily living activities at home. A personal care attendant helps with things like bathing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, toileting, meals, eating, laundry, shopping and errands, and light housekeeping. Skilled nursing services include an assessment of need and building and overseeing a care plan. To qualify, you must meet SoonerCare's income and resource standards and meet medical level of care criteria. You can apply online, or call the Medicaid Services Unit at 1-800-435-4711 to set up a phone application.

What you'll need

• Names of the home care and case management providers you would like for your county (from the OKDHS Provider Search tool)
• Call the Medicaid Services Unit to ask what proof of income and savings to have ready

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about SoonerCare State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) in-home help. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need names of the home care and case management providers you would like for your county (from the OKDHS Provider Search tool), call the Medicaid Services Unit to ask what proof of income and savings to have ready — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

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