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Member News New Provider Search Function To make it more user-friendly and helpful for providers and members, CareOregon is redesigning our web site. Our first change is to the Provider Search function. Our new, enhanced search function enables users to search for primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, durable medical equipment vendors, etc. for each CareOregon plan (CareOregon Medicaid Plus and Standard, CareOregon Advantage Plus HMO or CareOregon Advantage Star HMO). Web users can search by city, county, ZIP code or their own address. A special advantage will be the new mapping function, that shows users exactly where a provider is located. Plus, information is available regarding which languages a provider speaks, what hospital or clinic the provider is associated with, and whether or not the primary care provider is accepting new patients. If you have any questions about the new search function, please call Customer Service at 503-416-4100 or 1-800-224-4840. CareLink newsletter Read our new CareLink newsletter. The Summer 2010 issue of our member newsletter is ready. It includes stories on: “text4baby,” a new service for mothers of kids under 1 year old and moms-to-be; farmers markets, including a great recipe for fresh fruit; youth employment opportunities; when to use the emergency room; and asthma care. We’re also introducing video to the online version of CareLink. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, certain dental and vision benefits will no longer be available to OHP Plus clients who are 21 years or older and not pregnant. This page provides resources to prepare clients, providers and managed care plans for this change. Parents: Get your child’s shots up to date Students lacking proper vaccination will be excluded from school Feb. 17 Children must be up to date on their immunizations to remain in school after February 16. State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities be up-to-date on their immunizations, or have a religious or medical exemption. If school and child-care shot records are not up-to-date by February 17, the child will be sent home. For information on the required immunizations, visit the state Public Health web site. New website encourages patients to partner with physicians for quality health care A new web site, PartnerForQualityCare.org, provides patients with helpful tips for getting quality health care in easily understood language. While much health care terminology is complex, the web site launched by Partner for Quality Care removes the jargon from health care and encourages patients to work with their provider to get quality health care. Check out the new web site to find:
In late February, the web site will include data that compares doctor’s offices on diabetes care, asthma medication, and preventive care for women’s health. H1N1 vaccine available to everyone Need help buying food or paying bills? Need for cash assistance (TANF) increased nearly 30 percent in May 2008. The need for food stamps also continues to grow. To learn if you might be eligible for food stamps, TANF, Oregon Health Plan or other services, visit your local DHS Food Stamps office. To download applications for TANF and food stamps, go to: www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance.
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Summer 2010
