I know that things are expensive in this world, but my god, is it really necessary for companies to charge ridiculous amounts for equipment that a person with a disability needs... or even wants? I honestly think it is absolutely nuts! I understand that the disabled community are a special group of people, and that we have different and unique needs. We can't just go to the store and buy a run of the mill wheelchair, table, or car...we have to almost always have to get things custom made. I realize that because these things are custom made, that jacks up the price... but in my opinion companies take it too far. All I can say is thank the lord for good insurance! However there are some things that disabled people may want that most insurance will not cover!
The other day, I was watching a show and it had a segment about biking and the disabled! I thought it would be really cool for me to get my own bike that I could actually use. After thinking about it, I remember how my parents and doctors tried to get my insurance to help pay for one. But, my insurance denied me my bike because they deemed it,"recreational" instead of, "medically necessary ". I wonder if insurance companies understand that something as simple as a bike, something that many little kids take for grated is something that disabled people could actually benefit from? Without insurance, my bike will cost me over 2,000! I wish insurance would help the disabled out when it comes to recreational activities and equipment. Something has got to change!
Until next time!
~C
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