Navigating CF is a new, interactive series that helps people with cystic fibrosis, their families, and care teams navigate complex situations related to life with CF. CF Foundation Compass case managers share their knowledge
and expertise in a short series of guided, interactive videos intended to help users better understand insurance, financial, legal, and other topics related to life with CF.
How to Use Navigating CF: A Series
The video series is broken up into sections that can be watched in one sitting, or over a period of time when it's convenient for you. Download one-pagers that accompany the videos, which can be found in the “Toolbox” section of the program.
Navigating CF: Choosing an Insurance Plan
Choosing health insurance is important to make sure people living with CF can get the highly specialized care they need to lead healthy lives. In Navigating CF: Choosing an Insurance Plan, Compass case managers cover:
- Things to consider before choosing a health insurance plan
- Insurance issues unique to cystic fibrosis
- Health insurance options and eligibility requirements
- Insurance comparison and selection process
Who Should Use Navigating CF: Choosing an Insurance Plan
Navigating CF: Choosing an Insurance Plan is for people in the cystic fibrosis community who are:
- Individuals considering their insurance options during an open enrollment period
- Young people with CF planning to transition off their parents' insurance plans
- New parents whose child recently received a CF diagnosis
- Clinicians who frequently have conversations about insurance
You don't have to do it alone. Compass case managers are available to discuss topics in this module or any other questions related to life with cystic fibrosis. To find out how Compass can help you, call us at 844-COMPASS (844-266-7277), Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. ET and Friday, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ET, or email us at compass@cff.org, or fill out the online form to start your conversation with a Compass case manager today.