Compass offers free personalized support and as a first point of contact, can help individuals assess their full range of needs and provide access to the best available services or resources they need to navigate the complexities related to life with CF, including: 

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
• Filing an application for government benefits

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

Compass can connect individuals to various services and resources to assist in these issues. For a referral, contact CF Foundation Compass.