Services
Patient Advocacy
Pre-Appointment Support
- Initial meeting to understand your needs, goals, and concerns
- Assistance preparing questions, priorities, and relevant information
- Guidance on what to expect and how to advocate for yourself
Appointment Support
- Accompaniment to appointments (in person or virtual, as appropriate)
- Support to help ensure your concerns are heard and addressed
- Note-taking and clarification of information discussed
Post-Appointment Support
- Review of next steps and treatment plans
- Assistance identifying follow-up actions and resources
- Space to debrief and process the appointment experience
Patient advocacy services are available before, during, and after medical appointments depending on client preference and comfort level.
Administrative Support ("Life Admin")
Chronic illness often creates a significant administrative burden. This service focuses on reducing that load. Support may include:
- Scheduling and coordinating appointments
- Navigating insurance calls, pre-authorizations, and coverage questions
- Pharmacy coordination and medication management support
- Assistance with healthcare-related paperwork and logistics
Pain Advocacy
This service provides access to resources and education related to pain advocacy, policy, and research.
- Guidance on advocating for improved pain education
- Resources related to pain policy and research initiatives
- Support for individuals interested in broader advocacy efforts
Pricing & Payment
VisibleDisabilities offers personalized services that vary based on the type, duration, and level of support needed.Because chronic illness affects everyone different, pricing is discussed after initial conversation to ensure services align with your needs and capacity. Pricing can range from $100 - $500 per hour.
If cost is a concern, please share that during your initial outreach. Transparency and accessibility are important here.
- Initial consultations are used to determine scope and fit.
- All pain advocacy resources related to policy, education, and research are always provided at no cost.
If cost is a concern, please share that during your initial outreach. Transparency and accessibility are important here.