Having two sons living with cystic fibrosis, I struggled for years with the financial burdens and restrictions of the insurance market. Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, I no longer have to worry about lifetime caps and astronomical premiums -- two issues that caused enormous grief for my family.
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Emily, Piper and Somer continue their “real talk” about living for each day, reinventing their future and being up for a good challenge.
In a complex and rapidly changing health care system, we support policies that promote adequate, affordable health coverage so people living with cystic fibrosis can receive the high-quality, specialized care they need to live longer, healthier lives.
Knowing some of the most commonly used health insurance terms can help you select a plan that best meets your needs.
As the health insurance industry continues evolving, many in the CF community have noticed the addition of copay accumulator programs as part of their coverage. What are copay accumulators and what is the best way to approach and understand this new coverage caveat?
I went through my first surgery recently. I want to share what I learned during my recovery.
Since Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Compass launched last year, we've learned so much from the community and have helped people with cystic fibrosis find creative solutions for all kinds of problems. That's why we are excited to unveil our new “Ask a Case Manager” blog series.
Understanding insurance basics and knowing what to look for when choosing new health coverage can help you get a plan that best suits your individual needs.
I've found an airway clearance routine that works for me by relying on knowledge of my body and breath control, combining conventional airway clearance with yoga breathing techniques.
Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) combines different breathing techniques that help clear mucus from the lungs in three phases. The first phase helps you relax your airways. The second phase helps you to get air behind mucus and clears mucus. The third phase helps force the mucus out of your lungs.