How to begin

The rights and benefits section is designed to help patients navigate the tangle of information and bureaucracy.
We strongly recommend that you thoroughly study the issue before contacting the authorities.

Dealing with Parkinson's disease requires many resources from the patient and his family. Over time, a decline in daily functioning is expected, both in professional work and in functioning at home. In order to make it easier to deal with and direct financial and other resources to the treatment of the disease, it is important to know what rights you are entitled to. For these rights you have paid for many years social security, health insurance and taxes. If you have private insurance, now is the time to examine how to exercise the rights defined in the policy.

You are at the beginning of a long and challenging road, where you will meet good people, welcoming officials and honest and decent advisors. But it is also possible that cheaters, liars and greedy people will lie your way.

Behave honestly and fairly, just as you expect to be treated. This is the surest way to get what you deserve.
I wish they were arranged. Prepare two binders:

• Binder containing all the medical information
• A binder containing all correspondence with the various institutions.

File every document - don't throw anything away. You never know when you will need it. It is also advisable to keep a backup of the documents by photocopying or scanning.

Knowledge is power. Taught the relevant subjects. It is highly advisable to consult with old patients, in forums, and also with paid consultants. Inform your insurance agent that you have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and ask him for advice regarding the insurances you have.