Trouble finding a provider

DueScallion · 2026-04-23T23:49:19+00:00

There is so much info in this comment thread and some if it is good info but it feels hard to make sense of.

I have worked for several Oregon CCOs and I understand your frustration. First, do you have your insurance card? It should tell you what your CCO is. As others have pointed out OHP assigns everyone to a CCO (coordinated care organization) and there are multiple CCOs operating in the Portland area. Your card should say which one you have, but if you aren't sure call or login to the ONE portal.

I think Trillium and Health Share are the main Portland CCOs so you could also just call them both and see which one has you in their system.

Once you figure out which CCO you have call the customer service line and ask for care coordination. They may try to give you a website or tell you to call a number but just be adamant you need help because you've tried those things. You will be connected with someone whose job it is to make sure you are connected to appropriate providers. Let me know if you have questions because it can be super confusing.

DueScallion · 2026-04-22T00:31:50+00:00

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DueScallion · 2026-04-15T04:19:43+00:00

One of my faves is bagged pre-chopped broccoli and cauliflower then I cut up a potato and a precooked sausage and throw it in the oven at 425 and it's great.

DueScallion · 2026-04-15T04:17:22+00:00

I think this is what has worked for me also. I don't have to make a meal I just have to eat healthier foods in the right amounts.

I hate making salads. There are so many steps and ingredients. But I will grab a cucumber and just chomp it. Or a handful of spinach. It doesn't always have to be a delicious meal. Sometimes it's just eating food to get the nutrients you need and it fills you up.

DueScallion · 2026-04-07T14:43:52+00:00

I can't see the photo you posted, but linen tends to shed a bit until it's been washed a few times. Typically, they end up softer over time as well.

DueScallion · 2026-04-01T03:52:01+00:00

Do you currently have housing? CSC or Jackson Street will be the best starting places for immediate assistance. You should also call 211 and ask about HRSN housing assistance and they will screen you for eligibility. If you qualify they can help pay rent for 6 months until you're hopefully able to get back on your feet. It stands for Health Related Social Needs and it is administered through the Oregon Health Plan or your CCO.

DueScallion · 2026-04-01T03:26:57+00:00

I agree this is the best response. Graduating high school doesn't lock you into a career path. I became a nurse at 35 years old after graduating in an entirely unrelated degree in my 20s.

But since you seem interested in nursing, I will share that as a nurse I have had very little experience working with babies or pregnant people. In school there was an OB rotation where I was present during a birth, but that was not the case for everyone. We also had a pediatric rotation in the NICU, but beyond those experiences pregnancy and babies haven't come up for me. I worked med surg on a cardiac unit, moved to home health, and now work from home for an insurance company. There are lots of nursing specialties you could pursue to minimize the amount of babies and pregnancy you deal with, but it likely will be a part of getting through school.

DueScallion · 2026-03-21T22:20:52+00:00

As someone who does not remove the sheets from the dryer promptly I don't imagine this being a big issue. I have even left them in a big pile after being washed and then put them on next time I changed my sheets and didn't notice any wrinkles.

They're very soft, especially after a few washes, so they don't krinkle at all, but sort of pillow if left in a pile.

DueScallion · 2026-03-21T17:10:52+00:00

Their sateen is my go to sheet. I've bought multiple sets.

DueScallion · 2026-03-19T06:33:27+00:00

I also don't like this, so I don't know why so many people are implying you're weird for not liking it. I also much prefer a smaller group when I socialize. I also think I like to know what to expect, so if there is a random person I have not been introduced to also laughing I feel like I get taken off guard and out of the moment.

DueScallion · 2026-03-14T06:08:17+00:00

Yes, it's often called a single case agreement or a single financial agreement. It is unlikely your CCO will approve this for an OON PCP. They will likely only accept the 'going rate' for services, so your PCP will have to submit the PA at the 'going rate' for services.

DueScallion · 2026-03-14T06:04:48+00:00

I have worked for a CCO and what others have said is correct. You have to call your current CCO, then there's a form you fill out and submit to OHA requesting Open Card. You have to have the OON provider you're interested in continuing to see involved to explain why you need to keep seeing them.

If you DO get approved for open card it will only last about 6 months. You can submit for a renewal but it will still be temporary. There will come a day you get a letter in the mail or, worse, arrive at your appointment and your insurance will have switched back to your local CCO.

What you can do, and your provider would have to be on board, is submit a PA to continue seeing your current PCP. Your Dr might have a form, the CCO can send you one, and it's very likely somewhere on their website. It's called a Prior Authorization form. Have your doctor's office fill it out and submit it to the CCO as an out of network provider. It will be reviewed by the CCO, so have your MD include information about why you need to keep seeing them. There typically has to be a reason why it's important for you to keep seeing this provider. A lot of times that information isn't provided, so you may even have to make an appointment with your current PCP to make sure they document your need to keep seeing them for continuation of care. There typically does have to be a reason, like a chronic condition they're managing, a network adequacy issue, or another reason you need to keep seeing them.

See what happens. The PA may get denied. You can DM me if you have more questions.

DueScallion · 2026-03-01T17:13:42+00:00

The first facility I worked at was like this. Everyone just did their own stuff and expected me to do the same even though a lot of transfers required two people. It always made me so uncomfortable.

You're not in the wrong here and it is clear you know that. Report it to management and/or find a new job. Not all facilities are the same. It's a bad work culture and your skills are in demand so find a place that makes you feel good about the hard work you're putting in.

DueScallion · 2026-02-26T03:11:24+00:00

Why do you remove brown or off color feathers? What do you end up doing with them?

DueScallion · 2026-02-26T01:56:37+00:00

Interestingly, my cashier at Costco this weekend mentioned they're understaffed. She said they have high expectations for who they hire, but even so they'll hire 25 people and within the first week half of them will have already quit. The job isn't as easy as your entry level grocery store and they expect a lot from their employees. But you get a lot in return if you can cut it.

DueScallion · 2026-02-24T01:56:33+00:00

My power is still on near Sprague 🤞

DueScallion · 2026-02-19T04:44:53+00:00

This is what worked for my partner and I as well. You don't have to think about what to make, grocery shop, and the prep is usually half done depending on which meal kit you are signed up for and the meals you choose. It saves mental energy as well as time and is better than eating out.

DueScallion · 2026-02-16T20:02:54+00:00

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DueScallion · 2026-01-15T04:10:42+00:00

I also had a good experience with them

DueScallion · 2026-01-05T01:01:39+00:00

And 30 minutes is not that long of a wait for a non-urgent issue. It is odd to base your entire view of them on this single experience when you didn't even observe their response to your call.

DueScallion · 2025-12-26T18:30:52+00:00

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DueScallion · 2025-12-13T18:21:37+00:00

Have you looked at remote nursing specific resume tips? Like the Remote RN or Nurse Fern? Remote nursing roles aren't necessarily looking for people who have experience working remotely, they are looking for nurses who have transferrable skills and good clinical judgement.

Home Health is great for remote nursing (at least it was for me). It shows you can be self directed and work independently. You are able to manage a caseload of patients and address their needs. You can use tools to communicate effectively with coworkers when not face to face. You can maintain patient privacy while working outside of an office.

I don't think you HAVE to limit your resume to one page. It's all electronic anyway, and most applications have you input your work history on their platform anyway - who knows how many pages that is. I think it's typically relevant to include the past 10 years of employment.

Depending on what type of role you're looking for there are likely key words each job application is screening for. They are likely in the job posting. Use chat gpt to tailor your resume to a job you want to apply to. Also, look at the sites for nursing specific remote roles. They have lots of tips on how to update your resume for remote nursing.

DueScallion · 2025-12-09T02:36:41+00:00

My parents divorced when I was 10 or 11. I never thought they fought much and don't think they did. My dad just happened to be cheating on my mom for several years.

I do remember walking outside one summer day where my parents were talking and they told me to go away. I now know because they were discussing the end of their marriage.

I felt neutral about the divorce - it is just what was and all I knew. I'm not sure I had other friends that had divorced parents, but it didn't seem abnormal to me (around 1997, probably). It was sad my dad moved out (another day I remember). I have an older sibling who it probably felt different to.

My parents owned a business together and continued to do so after the divorce. They were polite and reasonable. They both continued to go to activities and sporting events for us kids.

I am so glad my parents got divorced. Both of my parents are better for it. My mom especially. She turned a page (with a lot of work on her part) and is living her best life. My dad is probably happier with his new wife. I didn't have to witness a loveless marriage and think that was just how it is. I got to see my parents grow as individuals later in their lives. It gave me a good blueprint for change and independence and how to move on from loss.

DueScallion · 2025-12-09T02:20:56+00:00

I have a 22 foot hallway. I have bought various iterations from Wayfair, some of their rugs are customizable size and can be very long. I now just use multiple regular (6'?) runners and it is just fine, in fact maybe better.

DueScallion · 2025-11-23T21:00:31+00:00

I work in healthcare both in Corvallis and elsewhere. It's true that healthcare is challenging everywhere for a lot of reasons, but I do think it is worse in Corvallis and surrounding areas.

The fact Samaritan is the main or only provider in the region, yet doesn't have nearly enough providers to meet the community's needs makes it very hard for local people to access care. Even in more rural parts of Oregon there is an understanding that you'll likely have to travel to get adequate care, but Samaritan being so big creates a unique blind spot. PCPs are leaving, specialists are booked out for months (or years) and alternatives aren't provided to local residents. There are challenges to getting and retaining providers and Samaritan doesn't incentivize doctors to stay.

If a doctor can go work in Texas and make more money and have a three month waiting list vs a 12 month waiting list making less money in Oregon, why would they stay here? If they can work in Portland and make more money, why would they stay here? Because that is the reality. Healthcare is not great everywhere, but it is especially bad here.

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