Fibromyalgia Patients Rights

National Fibromyalgia Association

http://www.fmaware.org/

(714) 921-0150

nonprofit fibromyalgia patient advocacy organization offering a variety of resources to help improve the quality of life for people with FM, including Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine, online newsletters, books, videos, support group contacts, scientific research information, and advocacy concerns.

U.S. Federal Government

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/

(800) 333-4636

federal government’s one-stop website for disability-related information, including state and local resources map.

U.S. Social Security Administration

http://www.ssa.gov/

(800) 772-1213

federal government agency that administers matters related to disability benefits, Supplement Security Income, and Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility.

U.S. Department of Justice

http://www.ada.gov/

(800) 514-0301

the Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section at the U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing the American Disabilities Act (ADA), and offers information and technical assistance

on the ADA.

Patient Advocate Foundation

http://www.patientadvocate.org/

(800) 532-5274

national nonprofit organization helping safeguard patients through effective mediation to assure access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life-threatening or debilitating diseases.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners

http://www.osha.gov/

(866) 470-NAIC

offers contact information on each state insurance department. Website users can simply click on their state via a U.S. map to be connected.

U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Safety & Health Administration

http://www.osha.gov/

(800) 321-6742

helps to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.