[IL-Talk] Essence violating ADA

[Lewis Wood]

Yeah it's been resolved. Thank you very much. I will contact her though and inform her of the thing of the situation. And hopefully they can make sure it doesn't happen to nobody else because some people wouldn't have extra strips laying around like I did.

Lewis Wood

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From: Chang, Patti <pattischang at gmail.com>
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Dear Lewis,

I suggest you reach out to Valerie Yingling at our national office and Anil
Lewis at our national office. Both are working on issues with inaccessible
medical devices.
You can reach both by calling (410) 659-9314.


Patti S. Gregory-Chang Esq.
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, 2nd Vice President
773-307-6440
www.nfbofillinois.org<http://www.nfbofillinois.org>

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I just found out that my glucose test strips are not covered.  However, test
strips by Contour for the Next meters are covered.  Problem is the Contour
Next Meters are not accessible.  I contacted Contour and they flat out told
me that none of their meters are accessible to the blind.  Yet my insurance
wants me to switch to them or I have to pay for them.



I told them this is a clear ADA violation.  Being blind we already waste 1
out of 5 test strips for not finding blood .  Now they are forcing blind
people to shoulder the burden while sighted are fully covered.



Essence Insurance

314) 209-2800



Feel free to call Essence and give them a piece of your mind.





Lewis Wood

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