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CF and Health Insurance Web Cast
Join us for a discussion of how children and adults with CF can obtain, keep, and make their health insurance pay for the treatment needed to live a long life.
When?
april6, 2004 - 7pm, PST
april 7, 2004 - 7pm, CST
april8, 2004 - 7pm, EST
Topics
Ways to obtain health insurance
Ways to extend health inusrance if you lose your job, get divorced or become unable to work
Ways for young adults to continue coverage under their parent's policy
How to appeal a denial of coverage fore treatment prescribed by your physician
How to choose and get the most out of your health insurance policy
About the Speaker
Beth Sufian is a partner in the law firm of Sufian and Passamano. She is also the proud mother of a 3 year old daughter. Beth focuses much of her practice representing individuals with CF across the ocuntry. Beth is the founder of the CF Legal Information Hotline which provides free and confidential legal information to CF Care Centers, people with CF and heir families.
The Hotline is provided through a grant from Chiron Corporation, the makers of TOBI. Beth is 38 years old and has cystic fibrosis. Her professional and personal experience has instilled a unique understanding of the law and the importance of being able to advocate for yourself or a family member with CF.
Beth is active in the CF community and has served on the National CF Foundation Board of Trustees and currently serves as amember of the CF Foundation Advisory Task Force on Adult Issues.
Instructions
If you are in the USA call 800-891-4483. Conference code is 5846105
Audio connection options:
1. To listen via the Internet, select the streaming audio option when you join the show. Please note that your computer must be equipped with speakers and the appropriate software to use this option.
2. To listen via phone, call the audio conference dial-in number listed above
Go to the link below to register and/or joing the show at the designated show time:
http://invite.mshow.com the show number is 157306
If you have any technical problems, please contact customer support:
In north america, call 888-865-7469
Online help: http//help.mshow.com
This educational program is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Chiron Corporation.
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