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Review of Samartan Health Plans/HealthPa...

It is extremely difficult to see a specialist outs...

It is extremely difficult to see a specialist outside of their hospital network. I need to see a neurologist but the only one who they approved me for has been demeaning and uncooperative. They also have their doctors mark something as small as a twisted ankle as an accident so they can harass you with nonstop letters about asking to sue whoever caused the accident so they don't have to pay for the appointment. I told my doctor I have loose joints and she confirmed it, then it gets flagged as an accident. I hate that I can't go see a doctor in Peacehealth just because it's not Samaritan's tiny and overcrowded hospital group. I need better care than I'm currently getting. I miss OHP when it was run by the state and I could see anyone I wanted within actually reasonable limits. Now the state pays hospital groups to provide "insurance". It's a broken system now.