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Navigating Financial Assistance for Mesothelioma
October 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Knowing what to ask your insurance company, understanding Medicare coverage and finding financial resources can be important parts of getting the care you need. Join Medical Outreach Director Missy Peterson and Financial Advocate Danielle DiPietro for a free webinar about insurance coverage, Medicare, appeals and financial assistance. Amy Edel, senior editor and content strategist at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, will host the discussion about questions to ask, resources to consider and how Patient Advocates can help patients work through insurance and financial concerns.
Knowing what to ask your insurance company, understanding Medicare coverage and finding financial resources can be important parts of getting the care you need. Join Medical Outreach Director Missy Peterson and Financial Advocate Danielle DiPietro for a free webinar about insurance coverage, Medicare, appeals and financial assistance. Amy Edel, senior editor and content strategist at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, will host the discussion about questions to ask, resources to consider and how Patient Advocates can help patients work through insurance and financial concerns.
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Missy PetersonPanelist and Medical Outreach Director -
Danielle DiPietroPanelist and Financial Advocate, Board-Certified Patient Advocate and VA-Accredited Claims Agent -
Amy EdelSenior Editor and Content Strategist
What You’ll Learn During the Webinar
Missy Peterson and Danielle DiPietro will share their experience helping patients and families work through insurance questions, financial challenges and practical concerns related to care. They’ll discuss coverage questions, insurance appeals, Medicare, travel for specialty care and financial resources that may be available based on individual circumstances.
- What questions to ask about insurance coverage before scheduling care
- What to know about Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- What patients can do when insurance denies needed care
- How to prepare for insurance appeals and organize important records
- What to ask about coverage when traveling for specialty care
- What financial resources may be available for eligible patients and families
- How Patient Advocates can help with insurance, financial, travel and other resources
Meet the Webinar Team
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Missy PetersonMissy Peterson is the medical outreach director at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com. She works with patients and families and helps coordinate resources related to specialty care, insurance and other needs. During the webinar, she’ll share her experience helping patients work through coverage questions and connect with medical teams and resources. -
Danielle DiPietroDanielle DiPietro is a financial advocate, board-certified Patient Advocate and VA-accredited claims agent at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com. She helps patients identify financial and VA resources that may fit their individual circumstances. During the webinar, she’ll discuss financial challenges, available resources and questions patients may want to consider as their needs change. -
Amy EdelAmy Edel is the senior editor and content strategist for Asbestos.com. She works with The Mesothelioma Center team to provide patients and their families with critical information. Her goal is to create content that helps build community and connects people with vital resources. With more than 25 years of experience in journalism, publishing and communications, Amy focuses on making complex health information easier for patients and families to access.
Disclaimer: The content of this website is not intended as a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a mesothelioma attorney about questions you may have regarding your case.
