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LEGAL AID

Many people with cystic fibrosis and their families have questions about their rights as an individual living with a disease.

COMPASS

​Cystic Fibrosis Foundation COMPASS case managers can connect you with legal experts who can help answer your legal questions, particularly in the areas of employment, education, health insurance, and government and disability benefits. COMPASS is a free, confidential, personalized service from the CF Foundation that assists with insurance, financial, legal, and other issues you are facing.  A CFF case manager can work with you one-on-one.
  • CALL:  844-COMPASS (844-266-7277)
  • EMAIL: [email protected]
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CF LEGAL INFORMATION HOTLINE

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds the CF Legal Information Hotline®, a resource that provides free information about the laws that protect your rights as a person with CF.  The experts at the CF Legal Information Hotline® can speak with you about the following legal areas:
  • Health Insurance
  • Disability and Government Benefits
  • Employment
  • ​School

Call 1-800-622-0385 for FREE, confidential information about social security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, education and employment rights.
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Charlotte CF Families website and CF Family Advisory Board are operated by local CF families with the guidance of the Atrium Health Cystic Fibrosis Program. No advice or recommendations on this page should be taken above that of your CF Care Team. Every person with CF is different. The advice and suggestions on this page are simply a guide to help families feel connected and informed. 
Last Published February 2025
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  • HOME
  • RESOURCES FOR CF FAMILIES
    • Children's Activities
    • Classes & Programs
    • Family Planning & Parenting
    • Financial Assistance
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Legal Aid
    • Medications
    • Mental Health
    • Scholarships
    • Support Groups
    • Transplant & Advanced Disease
    • Traveling with CF
    • Treatments & Therapies
    • Browse More Resources
  • ABOUT US
  • CF EVENTS
  • WHAT IS...
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • Bronchodilator
    • Chest X-Ray
    • Home Spirometry
    • Hypertonic Saline
    • Inhaled Antibiotics
    • Labs / Blood Work
    • Mucus Thinners
    • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
    • PEP Device
    • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    • Pulmozyme / Dornase Alfa
    • Sputum Cultures
    • Sterilizing the WABI
    • Sweat Test
  • NEWS & UPDATES