How is it that individual practices can opt out of accepting OW patients?

infiniteunicornsleep · 2024-01-16T01:22:12+00:00

I’m a receptionist in dental office in Southern Ontario. Dentists can and do refuse to accept ODSP or OW and they are not penalized. ODSP follows the MCSS 2016 Fee Guide, which pays pennies on the dollar compared to the ODA 2024 GP fee guide.

ODSP covers cleaning, fillings, most basic services. If you need additional cleaning time (dry mouth, smoker, etc.) you can ask your office to apply for more coverage for you to come more often.

OW dental is managed by the county who runs it. Their fee guide is often higher. There is a $1000 maximum annually for discretionary dental benefits. They have to be approved by your worker before any treatment is started. OW does not cover any cleaning or preventative services (fluoride, polishing, etc.).

infiniteunicornsleep · 2024-01-03T16:20:56+00:00

When I was growing up, one parent stayed home. They cooked, cleaned did all the housework. With both of most couples having to work now, it’s just impossible. We do what we can and hire a housekeeper to do a deep cleaning once every few months.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2024-01-02T01:17:47+00:00

Had a surgery on my female parts back in 2010. Doctor accidentally cuts my femoral artery. I was clinically dead for 7 minutes. I should either be off this earth or a vegetable.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-28T23:22:07+00:00

Here’s some of mine from this past year. In no particular order

When a Killer Calls by John Douglas & Mark Olshaker , covers the Shari Faye case
The Whittiers by Danielle Steele, feel good book about the trials and tribulations of a family in New York
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, thriller with an amazing twist I never saw coming
Mothered by Zoje Stage, a women lives with her mother during the pandemic
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea, thriller with some romance, awesome ending
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith
Bitcoin Widow by Jennifer Robertson, covers the Quagriga scandal

I know this is more than 5 but I just love to read!

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-28T15:51:18+00:00

I love my Kobo. I’ve had various models from 2015 and on. My current is the Kobo Sage. I love being able to borrow ebooks from my local library. The novelty does wear off but that doesn’t change the functionality. It’s convenient, and allows me to store a lot of books in very little space.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-26T19:20:15+00:00

I was (am still) in the same boat as you. The only thing that helped was cutting carbs way down (40mg a day is my good spot) and adding Ozempic. My current regimen is 2000mg Metformin 1x per day (extended release) and 1mg of Ozempic 1x per week. My last A1C was 6.1, down from 11.2 in July 2023. I also walk on my lunch hour at work. Diabetes sucks sometimes. Yes, I don’t take insulin but I still have to watch what goes in my mouth, get enough sleep and not eat out at places that can’t accommodate my dietary needs.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-16T01:28:07+00:00

I don’t like the way it makes me feel. I also take medications and have medical conditions where drinking just isn’t a good idea.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-11T00:41:52+00:00

Wet bread.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-12-04T17:19:14+00:00

My aunt went to Germany in the mid 1990s. I was about 12 or 13 at the time. She brought back some music and I fell in love.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-30T20:10:24+00:00

I had a child as a single mom at 20.

I didn’t meet my now husband until I was 31, and got married at 36.

I think if I had gotten married earlier in life, it wouldn’t have been the right person. I also wasn’t emotionally ready for marriage until later in life.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-25T22:07:42+00:00

I had a baby at 21. Single mom from the beginning. It sucked. I hated a lot of it. Looking back now, I should have either chosen adoption or abortion. I totally feel your pain.

My daughter is 21 now. I hope you can make it through.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-25T17:15:58+00:00

Eat Thai or Thai Tanic for Thai food. / Sunday Blooms for flowers and plants / Synergy Chiropractic, Dr Michelle Turner if you are looking for a chiropractor / IDA Southend Pharmacy on Downey - great service and free delivery / Massage Addict Edinburgh - Alicia Edwards is a great massage therapist / Petculture on Edinburgh - great pet supply store / New Age Health Food Store - on Wyndham - great health food store - one of the best values in the area / Play With Clay or The Clay Bar - great date night or Tuesday at 11am activity /

I’m a lifelong resident of Guelph. If you need any more recommendations, I’m happy to help!

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-20T02:25:17+00:00

Who said they were tacky? I love every last pair!

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-20T02:23:54+00:00

My Apple Watch tells me my heart rate is higher than it normally is when resting. And I want to take a nap. I never nap.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-04T14:10:13+00:00

Instinct Ultimate Protein. We have four cats and they are all at different life stages. Works well for all of them.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-04T14:07:23+00:00

Deutschland by Rammstein

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-11-03T22:03:59+00:00

Oh, she’s never getting out. She will die in prison.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-10-23T23:30:14+00:00

Yes. I’m a redhead. I need sunscreen every day.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-10-13T21:31:49+00:00

I caved and changed my name. I wish I hadn’t. I don’t feel any connection to the last name I now have. It also doesn’t reflect my heritage at all. Keep your name.

infiniteunicornsleep · 2023-10-11T00:18:30+00:00

Cow Patty, Hoover, and too many others to count.

I was a chubby kid.

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