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?
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As a high school nurse, I've worked hard over the last few years to help my three students with CF navigate school safely. A welcome but unexpected change to my plans was helping one of my students get her very own service dog, Rosie.
The pandemic made me a homeschool teacher last spring. After deciding we would continue homeschooling our kids this fall, we agreed we needed to shake things up. Gone was the cluttered kitchen table where we were doing lessons before, and in its place is a “classroom” we made in our garage.
As schools start to reopen, parents, students, and households aim to make the best decisions for those living with cystic fibrosis. Here's your guide to hearing the risks, benefits, and key factors to consider for in-person and distance learning.
Starting college was a big change for me. Now that I have just graduated, I want to share some tips that helped me be successful with teens with CF who may soon be starting college.
The CF Foundation applauds the Social Security Administration's updated eligibility requirements for disability benefits for people with respiratory diseases, including people with CF.
On Thursday, September 22, experts from the Social Security Administration joined the CF community for a conversation on disability eligibility and the application process.
Along with experiencing the typical emotions every parent has when their kids start school, I've also had to teach my son, Maddox, to take responsibility for his cystic fibrosis.
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.
Fitting school, work, and CF treatments into my daily routine is tough, and when I push myself too far, my performance and health suffer. I’m determined, however, to keep going and find a balance that is right for me.