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Information and resources related to financial and employment concerns, insurance and legal issues.

Can your doctor dismiss you from his/her practice – legally?
Physicians take an oath to always act in the best interest of their patients and, unlike patients, face legal and ethical restrictions before they may end relationships with patients.

Co-Pay Assistance 101
All you need to know about co-pay assistance, a resource for patients with insurance who are underinsured.

Financial Concerns During & After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment brings about many financial concerns. Learn about common concerns and resources for financial assistance.

HIPPA: It's More Than Just Privacy
The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPPA, provides protections for health insurance coverage when you make a job change and provides insurance coverage for some individuals as well as addressing privacy.


Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about legal and financial issues.


Legal Word of Wisdom

This section is brought to you by the Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Inc. (www.legalclinicforthedisabled.org) and written by Rodney Warner, Esq, a cancer survivor. Legal Clinic for the Disabled is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to the physically disabled in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania counties. These articles are for informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. Please speak with an attorney for legal advice.

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