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So glad to see you asking this, John.

I might suggest a slight reword to your title to make it clear you are offering to provide assistance to the advocate at no cost in turn for your experiential learning.

Welcome John :) You have a wonderful approach in asking to learn alongside others. Together we are better. Best wishes to you.

also — there is a NAHAC webinar around GLP1s this week:

www.facebook.com/groups/616959243721609/posts/1379504134133779

Thanks so much for sharing this, Renea!

CONGRATS TERRY!!!

www.facebook.com/share/p/18MJ57Drmm/

Hello! It's Tracy here from Listening Advocates! I work with the aging population… including solo agers and those managing injury, illness, and those in facilities. It is a BIG job with the aging population growing everyday, and the population of the younger caregivers is much less. I am passionate about talking about it as people are still digesting that idea and what that means! Advocates are more than needed! (If anyone has a good link to understanding Medicaid, I would appreciate… and coupled with LTC and denials -that would be helpful! )
Thank you!!!

Hi all,

I am Sarah Knopp, founder of Living Before Dying Corporation in Berkeley California. My speciality is cancer, and chronic illness with co-morbidities. I am a MBC patient, (thank goodness for modern medicine). My practice is a hybrid method of non-clinical advocacy, coaching and mentoring, depending on client needs. I enjoy researching different treatment options and clinical trials.

Hi everyone!
I’m Katherine Albert, founder of Beacon Cancer Navigation in Colorado.
With over 15 years of experience inside the healthcare system and being a cancer survivor myself, my practice handles the chaotic logistics and non-clinical project management for families, employers, and oncology practices. We focus on building clear care roadmaps, untangling medical bills, and finding critical resources—including financial assistance to help with daily expenses and other needs. We offer hands-on support to help families apply for these programs, and more. We even accompany patients to their medical appointments when they need an extra advocate by their side.

I’m excited to join PA360, share resources, and connect with fellow independent advocates!

Website: www.beaconcancernavigation.com

Looking forward to connecting!

You are correct, for 2026, CMS set the KX modifier threshold at $2,480 for PT and SLP combined with a separate $2480 for OT services.

Generally speaking, $2480 isn't a «hard» cap, it's a «soft cap». The KX modifier isn't a magic bullet, but it tells Medicare that the services are still needed and the medical necessity is contained in the medical record.

That having been said, Medicare can still deny it or pay it now and audit the provider later.

My favorite «go to solution» for situations like this are the FREE, DPT-student-led clinics for any patient who lives near a university or college with a PT program. Those clinics were meant to serve the people you're describing here — out of resources but still in need; while teaching the future DPTs. Availability may vary based on the university, the current patient load, and the academic school year calendar.

When my husband utilized a free DPT clinic, he received simultaneous services from: one, 3rd year DPT student, two, 2nd year DPT students, was observed by multiple undergrads, and had between 1-2 professors also treating and supervising.

Hope this helps!

Thanks so much Jenn! Onboarding is such an important step in building a strong community of advocates!

And, as always, thanks to AnnMarie for all the great work!

Jenn,
I'm… speechless.

Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you found it worth your time, and worth the brief wait.

-AnnMarie

Welcome Annie and THANK YOU for your dedication. I am just 100 miles from Seattle — so «hello neighbor» :)

welcome annie! so glad you're here!

you might also add your intro (its super welcome here) -in the introductios post, wher eyou can read lots of others folks intros also.

gnanow.org/community/taking-business-to-next-level/general-tbnl/91-welcome-to-pa360-please-introduce-yourselves.html

Congratulations Annie! 🎉

Where are you located?

Thanks for sharing!

Hi, Lorna! We've just started a quarterly gathering of the social workers that are plugged into GNA now. Our next meeting is in October. Check an eye out on the GNA closed FB group as well as here. Welcome!

Hi Marsha!
Looks like some needed services you are offering.
Are you telephonic or do you provide any onset services?
Thank you!

Marsha, Welcome!

Marsha,
thanks for sharing this information! We're VERY glad you're here, and its' so cool to hear what you're doing for the caregiver side.

-AnnMarie

Hi Rachel, I have some openings. All my clients have chronic conditions, and more than a few have hEDS in addition to other health issues. In addition, I myself have POTs, fibromyalgia, Lupus, Secondary mast cell, and likely hEDS. So I deeply understand what those with chronic conditions are going through. Please feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@StraightfromtheHeartPA.com or 442-777-3251.

Hi Rachel. I recently started taking clients in need of surgical companion and/or medical travel logistics services. My specialty is with patients needing craniocervical fusion, Chiari decompression, tethered cord, styloidectomy, vascular decompressions as I have experienced those myself. I recently retired and am able to travel with those needing companionship. I am not sure if I can share my website here, new to GNA and so grateful! Cyndi Eide

Hello Rachel! I think I responded to your post on FB, but haven't had a chance to reach out — the patient advocacy company that I work for, Norbella Health, specializes in EDS.

You can check out our team here:
www.norbellahealthadvocates.com/team

I am about to go on leave, so I'll circle back around to you when I get back, but Caroline Kim, the founder or Maggie Buckley (she's an EDS powerhouse, has been involved in many different EDS organizations over time) would be great people to connect with to discuss forwarding potential clients.

Hi John! Nice to meet you and thanks for sharing! I am in Florida and work with the booming older population.
Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome :) It is always nice to have resources from others. Thank you for your kind offer.

THANK YOU for sharing!