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Patient Access

From advice on how to successfully partner with your practitioner to FMLA information, this section is all about supporting patients in accessing care.

In this section we have compiled a number of resources, helpful links and even an A-Z glossary of terms to support patients and make their journey to care easier.

Patient Access topics:

A-Z Glossary Terms

This glossary provides clear definitions of common healthcare and insurance terms, helping you better understand your health plan, coverage options,…

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FMLA and Disability Direction

Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take…

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Insurance Denials and Bills

Sample Appeal Letter for Claim Denial Use this sample appeal letter template to help challenge claim denials for migraine-related treatments….

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Find a Practitioner and Pharmacy

Finding a Headache Specialist UCNS Diplomate Directory (UCNS.org) AQH Certified Providers TeleHealth NeuraHealth TeleHealth Neurological Care HavenHeadache Migraine Center.TeleHealth Upscript.TeleHealth…

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Successful Practitioners Encounters

Patient Discussion Guide with Healthcare Practitioner Empower your healthcare journey with this comprehensive discussion guide, designed to help you share…

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Plan Coverage of my Prescriptions

What Information on Your Insurance Card is Important Use this insurance card example to understand what your own insurance card…

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  • Home
  • About
    • Basics
      • Types of Headache
      • Migraine Basics
      • Migraine & Related Conditions
      • Migraine & Hormones
      • Childrens Headache Disorders
      • Biofeedback Techniques
      • FAQ
    • Diagnosis & Tracking
      • Self-Screeners
      • Tracking diaries
    • Resources
      • Blog
      • Podcasts
      • Newsletter
      • Magazine
      • Brochures
    • accessing care a4a
      Accessing Care - A4A
      Learn More
    • Action4Access™
  • Navigating Care
    • Finding & Managing Care
      • Find a Healthcare Provider
      • Talking to your Headache Care Provider
      • Clinical Trials
      • Emergencies
    • Customized Support
      • For Military Community
      • For Students
      • For Employees and Employers
    • Patient Stories
      • Share Your Story
      • Read Others’ Stories
  • Accessing Care
    • Patient Financial Assistance
      • Company Support
      • Help with Plan Coverage
      • Patient Assistance Programs
      • Types of Healthcare Insurance
    • Insurance and Pharmacy Coverage
      • AHS Position Statement
      • Commercial Plan Formularies
      • Product Prior Auth Checklists
    • Healthcare Policy
      • Step Edits
      • Veteran Affairs
      • NIH Funding
      • Prior Authorizations
      • Telehealth
      • General Focus Areas
    • Patient Access
      • Plan Coverage of my Prescriptions
      • Successful Encounters with my Practitioners
      • Find a Healthcare Practitioner and Pharmacy
      • Insurance Denials and Bills
      • FMLA and Disability Direction
      • A-Z Glossary Terms
  • Providers
    • Free CME Course
    • Research Proposals
  • Donate