The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds the CF Legal Information Hotline®, a resource that provides free information about the laws that protect your rights as a person with CF. CF Foundation Compass case managers will connect you with experts at the CF Legal Information Hotline® who can help you navigate questions related to:
Health Insurance
- What insurance companies can and can't do
- Extending health insurance coverage under COBRA
Disability and Government Benefits
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
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Medicare and Medicaid coverage
Employment
- Employment issues for people with CF, including protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Unpaid time off from work under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
School
- School laws to assist children with CF in public elementary and secondary schools through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Protections for students in elementary school through college and beyond under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
The CF Legal Information Hotline® is an information resource only. The hotline does not provide legal advice or representation for callers. All calls are confidential. If you would like a referral, call CF Foundation Compass at 844-COMPASS (844-266-7277) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. ET, or email compass@cff.org.