Understanding insurance is the first step in making appropriate assistive technology decisions.  This teleconference will address all relevant information regarding insurance, VA benefits, and local community resources. 
 

Resources and Resourcefulness

Speaker: Susan Schwartz, LCSW, ACSW

This teleconference will discuss identifying and utilizing resources for people with ALS and their families.  The speaker will address:

1.  Issues about the team you bring with you and the ALS team you meet

2.  Health Insurance - understanding your policy and brief overview of Medicare/Medicaid

3.  Applying for Social Security disability

 

Presented on Two Different Dates:

 

  • March 15 (Monday) @ 9:00 AM, Pacific Time (Noon ET)

 

Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-699-3239

Meeting Number: 828 529 228
Meeting Password: TopicCall2010

https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?ED=133225322&UID=1108119082&PW=NYmJhZTM1Y2Yw&RT=MiM0

 

  • March 22 (Monday) @ 1:00 PM, Pacific Time (4:00PM ET)

Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-699-3239

Meeting Number: 826 181 081
Meeting Password: TopicCall2010

https://alsa.webex.com/alsa/j.php?ED=133268417&UID=1108264867&PW=NM2FiZWRkODIx&RT=MiM0

 
 
 
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone: 215-631-1877