FND Hope US
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PATIENT ADVOCACY FOUNDATIONS
The following links have been provided to help you with additional channels of support.
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION WEBSITE
Patient Advocate Foundation Website
Patient Advocate Foundation is dedicated to improving health care access, quality and affordability through policies, programs and practices that optimize the experience and outcomes for patients and caregivers. They bring the patient voice to the forefront by articulating powerful individual stories and the collective needs of the community.
AGING AND DISABILITY NETWORKS
The aging and disability networks are made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities. Some organizations focus on a particular type of disability, age, group, or type of service, whereas others have a more comprehensive mission.
VOCATIONAL REHAB WEBSITES BY STATE
By contacting your local vocational rehabilitation office, you will tap into a wealth of resources related to employment options for people with disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation (VR), a state-supported division of services, assists individuals with disabilities who are pursuing meaningful careers. Click Here to find your state.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Choosing the right health insurance plan in the beginning can significantly impact your overall care options as well as your financial health during the plan year.
State link to Insurance Commissioners
Contact for assistance with insurance appeals.
NAVIGATING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security’s definition of disability. In general, we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability.
Greater Understanding – Second Opinions
Greater Understanding – Second Opinions: Know your Rights and Options