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Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs
Service
Medicare
Medicaid/SCHIP
Private Insurance
Legal Services (e.g., regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wills, power of attorney, disposition of assets)
Cognitive and Educational Assistance
Covered as needed for persons under age 21 under the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit
Reports of inconsistent coverage of pediatric neurocognitive evaluations
Financial Planning, Counseling, and Management of Day-to-Day Activities (e.g., bill paying)
Insurance Counseling (e.g., health, disability)
Eligibility Assessment/Counseling for Other Benefits (e.g., Supplemental Security Income [SSI]/Social Security Disability Insurance [SSDI])