1. CF Foundation Compass

2. Insurance is expensive Treatments are costly Health care coverage is variable Families are either unaware of the resources available or do not take advantage of them CF Can Be Hard, Time-Consuming and Expensive

3. Most Are Worried 75 percent worry about getting/keeping insurance 80 percent worry about having financial support

5. Compass can help with: Understanding and getting insurance coverage and benefits Finding resources to pay for medications, therapies and other costs associated with CF Getting legal information on topics like disability and government benefits and employment or school issues Dealing with other concerns related to life with CF

6. Insurance Coverage and Benefits Understand insurance basics Evaluate insurance plans Understand Medicaid and Medicare Understand insurance plans Troubleshoot insurance issues Find health care providers and pharmacies Get prior authorizations Get sample letters of medical necessity Get guidance on appeals

7. Financial Resources Connect to resources that may pay for: Get the most out of financial assistance services Apply for benefits, including Social Security and disability benefits - Medications - Vitamins - Supplements - Some medical devices - Genetic testing - Copays - Insurance premiums - Deductibles - Out-of-pocket expenses

8. Legal Issues Insurance Employment Education Government benefits

9. Other Concerns Life transitions Transplants Living and food expenses Transportation to and from care Housing Pregnancy and adoption Scholarships Funeral assistance Hospice Mold remediation Fitness programs Much more...

10. Compass Available to Everyone Anyone can call regardless of: –Insurance status –Income level Not just for people with CF, also for families and providers Compass is always free and confidential

11. Tell them your issue. They will help you find a solution.