Patient Advocacy web cast with Beth Sufian - teleconference for patients and families

[Guest guest]

CF & Health Insurance

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?

April 6, 2004 - 7pm PST

April 7, 2004 - 7pm CST

April 8, 2004 - 7pm EST

Topics

Ways to obtain health insurance

Ways to extend health insurance 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 for 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 & 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 country. 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 their families. The

Hotline is provided through a grant from Chiron Corporation, the makers of

TOBI. Beth is 38 years old and has cystic fibrosis. Beth's 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 a member of the CF

Foundation Advisory Task Force on Adult Issues.

Instructions

If you are in the USA call . 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 join the show at the designated show

time: http://invite.mshow.com. The show number 157306

If you have any technical problems, please contact customer support:

In North America, call

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This educational program is made possible by an unrestricted educational

grant from Chiron Corporation.

Regards,

Soohoo

Program Services Manager

2672 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 520

Mountain View, CA 94043

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