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Oklahoma consistently ranks as one of the top states for the number of individuals with mental illness and addiction,[3] but as one of the bottom states as far as behavioral health funding.[4] For example, while the national average of spending per individual for mental health treatment is $120.56, Oklahoma only spends $53.05.
The agency received a state appropriation of $753 million and had a total budget of $5.1 billion for fiscal year 2023. The Department of Human Services is the largest employer in Oklahoma state government. As of October 2023, the agency has a total staff of 6,217. See also. Oklahoma Health Care Authority; Government of Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health ( OSDH) is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the supervision of the Oklahoma Secretary of Health. The department is responsible for protecting the health of all Oklahomans and providing other essential human services. The OSDH serves as the primary public health protection agency in the state.
The Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on public health and public assistance .
The average Medicare Advantage monthly premium increased in Oklahoma compared to last year — from $15.41 in 2023 to $17.34 in 2024. There are 80 Medicare Advantage plans available in Oklahoma ...
Commission for Teacher Preparation. Oklahoma State Department of Education. Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority. Medical Technology and Research Authority. Student Loan Authority. Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has the primary duty of executing SoonerCare, the Oklahoma version of Medicaid. SoonerCare is a health coverage program jointly funded by the United States federal government and the Oklahoma state government. The program provides payments to cover medical services to economically challenged individuals.
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is an independent agency of the state of Oklahoma responsible for providing employment services to the citizens of Oklahoma. The commission is part of a national network of employment service agencies and is funded by money from the United States Department of Labor.