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Oklahoma Health Care Authority

SoonerRide

What you get

Help with advance-authorized mileage reimbursement, lodging and meal vouchers for qualifying long-distance specialty-care travel and scheduled non-emergency ride to and from a medically necessary covered appointment. Open now.

Who starts it
You, by phone
How it’s sent
A phone call to 877-404-4500
Your time
A phone call
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 18 or under.
  • Mileage must be authorized before the trip.
  • Your child must have active SoonerCare Traditional or Choice coverage and the service must be medically necessary and covered.

  1. What to sayShort is fine. They will ask for what they need.

    Hi, my name is [your name]. My child is being treated for cancer at [hospital].
I’m calling about SoonerRide from Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
We’re hoping for help with advance-authorized mileage reimbursement, lodging and meal vouchers for qualifying long-distance specialty-care travel and scheduled non-emergency ride to and from a medically necessary covered appointment.
[child’s name] was diagnosed on [diagnosis date].
What do you need from me, and what happens next?
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    877-404-4500

    Call SoonerRide at least three business days before the appointment to reserve a ride or obtain advance mileage authorization.

    For lodging and meal assistance, contact OHCA Population Care Management or work through the provider/social worker.

    Phone number and hours ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    Have by the phone

    • Your child’s diagnosis and the date.
    • The hospital’s name and your social worker’s name.
    • SoonerCare ID, appointment date and time, and facility address, phone, and reason for visit.

    What they’ll send next

    • Write down the confirmation number.
    • If the ride is 15 minutes late, call Where's My Ride at 800-435-1034.

After the call

Keep the confirmation number and call Where's My Ride if the vehicle is 15 minutes late. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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