Individuals may apply for nursing home care at the OKDHS human services center (HSC) of their choice. A written application is not required for an individual who has an active SoonerCare case. For NF, OKDHS Form 08MA083E, Notification Regarding Patient in a Nursing Facility, Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded or Hospice form, when received in the HSC, also constitutes an application request and is handled the same as an oral request.
Okla. Admin. Code § 317:35-19-6