[nabs-l] Two important Skills not mentioned

Sat Nov 15 14:25:22 UTC 2008

Here in the U.S., there are problems with America's healthcare, and
blind people are looked at as the most often incompetent users of
healthcare.  We need to know about health insurance, and I was told
that I wasn't able to handle health matters.  But I know I can do this
and if I go to the ER like I did this past December, then I will have
benefits.  My parents have health insurance, but I'm not sure if an
employer will give me a health plan that will cover medications
related to psychological issues.  Sometimes, it's a battle whether or
not to tell the employer you're blind much less on medications for
some issues, but if you don't, I think, you won't get what you need.
Beth

On 11/15/08, Sarah Jevnikar <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca> wrote:
> Oh yeah universal health care, but not everything is free. Some things, like
> dental care and now eye care, can only be covered by workplaces's benefit
> plans i.e. through insurance. It's a bit confusing and I don't quite
> understand it. But it's great knowing that in an emergency situation no one
> will be stuck in a tight financial situation. It's not a perfect system, but
> I think it's a real plus. It does mean that wait times are longer and that
> taxes are higher, but I think it's better that everyone should have an equal
> chance of access. That's just my thinking.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Beth
> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:35 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Two important Skills not mentioned
>
> No offense intended, but doesn't Canada have universal healthcare?
> I'm also told that Sweden has universal healthcare.
> Beth
>
> On 11/15/08, Sarah Jevnikar <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca> wrote:
>> Thank Ashley that's awesome. Many prescriptions must be paid for, so
> that's
>> something to keep in mind. I think insurance/health plan covers the rest,
>> but the sad thing is I don't know what I have to pay for and what I don't.
>> It's not all free. Maybe I should start researching Medicare ... smile.
>> Thanks again though.
>> Sarah
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf
>> Of Ashley Bramlett
>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Two important Skills not mentioned
>>
>> Sara,  I also need to develop those skills.  I know little about health
> care
>>
>> since my parents take me to the doctors when needed.  Here are some ideas.
>> Next time you go to the doctor, make your own appointment.  Obviously
> you'll
>>
>> need a ride there.  If you need a prescription filled later, first time go
>> to the pharmacy with a parent or someone you trust.  They can explain what
>> to do.  Sometimes you can phone in prescriptions depending on the drug
>> store.  Then later  when the prescription is filled you just walk in with
>> identification and I think your insurance card and retrieve the medicine.
> I
>>
>> know health care is free in Cananda but usually in the US you'll pay a
> small
>>
>> amount for medicine when you get it and your insurance pays the rest.
>> Personally, I'd rather not visit a doctor's office alone due to the
>> paperwork.  I want to fill it out with someone I know; its confidential
>> info.  If you were alone, I suppose a nurse or someone would act as your
>> scribe.  As to buying over the counter medicine, I think you buy it with
>> customer service help just as you would any other item.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Ashley
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Sarah Jevnikar" <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Two important Skills not mentioned
>>
>>
>>> These are definitely skills I need to develop. How can I go about
>>> learning/bettering them?
>>> Sarah
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of melissa R. Green
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:38 AM
>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Two imprtant Skills not mentioned
>>>
>>> I am a little behind.
>>> So saved this message to respond to.
>>> Knowing those skills has helped me a lot.
>>> One time I was really sick.
>>> I had a blood clott that went all the way down my right side and stopped
>>> at
>>> my
>>> foot.
>>> I remember having to educate the hospital staff, and having to make my
>>> appointments and arrange transportation to and from those appointments.
>>> You don't know how valuable those skills are until you really have to use
>>> them.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Melissa R. Green
>>> Hold on to your dream and it shall be well with you.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of
>>> Carrie Gilmer
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 12:46 PM
>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Two imprtant Skills not mentioned
>>>
>>> These might not seen like it but can be a problem if not mastered-
>>>
>>> You should know how to use health services confidently, make
> appointments,
>>> take care of yourself when commonly ill, when to seek medical care, how
> to
>>> seek it, how to ask a doctor questions independently, how to use a
>>> pharmacy.
>>>
>>> Also how to mail stuff! It was shocking to me at the training center how
>>> many students did not know how to use the post office. Learn how to use a
>>> fax machine and a copier and to use a copy or printing service as
>>> well-okay
>>> that is a third thing. These things can benefit you as a student and help
>>> in
>>> employment readiness.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Carrie Gilmer, President
>>>
>>> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
>>>
>>> A Division of the National Federation of the Blind
>>>
>>> NFB National Center: 410-659-9314
>>>
>>> Home Phone: 763-784-8590
>>>
>>> carrie.gilmer at gmail.com
>>>
>>> www.nfb.org/nopbc
>>>
>>>
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