Navigating CF is a series of short videos that help people with CF, their families, and care teams navigate complex issues. No matter where you are on your journey, Navigating CF can help.
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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.
Getting a denial for a cystic fibrosis treatment or service can be overwhelming. But there are steps you can take to have your claim reconsidered through the appeals process.
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These short videos in the Navigating CF series can help you understand:
- Why your commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid plan may deny a claim
- The basics of insurance appeals
- What your options are
Health insurance can be hard to navigate, but you are not alone.
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This program covers:
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Key insurance terms — like deductible, coinsurance, accumulator, maximizer, and more — that affect what you’ll pay out of pocket for health coverage.
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Health insurance options for those transitioning coverage.
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The importance of understanding provider networks when it comes to getting and affording specialized CF care.
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The basics of prescription benefits to help you figure out coverage and cost of the CF medications you need.
Medicare is a complex program. For people with CF, it is especially important to understand how the decision to go on Medicare will affect how you receive and pay for your health care.
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The videos in the Navigating CF series address common questions and concerns about Medicare and CF, including:
- The basics of Medicare and how the government benefit program works
- The different types of Medicare coverage available
- Choosing a Medicare plan
- Managing the high cost of Medicare with CF
- Medicare coverage of common CF medications, including what’s covered under Part B vs Part D
- Medicare coverage of major health transitions — from CF-related diabetes to transplantation
Contact a dedicated CF Foundation Compass case manager:
Call us at 844-COMPASS
(1-844-266-7277)
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