Annie Lalish

BCPA with a focus on Parkinson's Disease
Steadfast Advocacy, LLC
Annie

Annie Lalish

BCPA with a focus on Parkinson's Disease
Steadfast Advocacy, LLC
Advocate Location
Seattle , WA 98104
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
Steadfast Advocacy helps individuals, families, and older adults cut through the confusion of the healthcare system, because you deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident in your care. Services include:

🟩 General Patient Advocacy
Providing personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your unique healthcare situation
Attending medical appointments and hospital stays to ensure your needs and concerns are heard
Coordinating communication between you, your family, and your healthcare team
Researching diagnoses and treatment options so you have the information you need to make confident decisions
Identifying appropriate specialists and facilitating second opinion consultations

🟩 Navigating Costs & Coverage
Reviewing medical bills line by line to identify errors and ensure accuracy
Confirming what your insurance covers before you move forward with care
Explaining your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in plain, understandable language
Clarifying in-network and out-of-network costs before you commit to care

🟩 Elder Care & Aging
Supporting older adults and their families through major care transitions
Researching and evaluating housing and assisted living options based on your loved one's needs and preferences
Navigating the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid coverage
Coordinating long-term and complex care across multiple providers
Providing guidance on end-of-life documents, including advance directives and healthcare proxies

🟩 Accessibility
Sliding scale fees available for qualifying clients
Serving clients in the Seattle area and beyond
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is In-person advocacy available in the greater Seattle area, and virtual advocacy available nationwide.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I earned my BCPA credential after becoming a caregiver and advocate for a parent dealing with Parkinson's. I realized I could use all the knowledge I had acquired, including navigating finances and housing transitions to help others in similar situations. I'm excited about the work and becoming a part of the thriving patient advocacy community.
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Formal Education
University of New Hampshire, B.S, Sociology
Additional Skills
Parkinson's Disease & Neurological Conditions:

Parkinson's disease caregiving and support
Caregiver support for neurodegenerative diseases
Navigating care for Parkinson's disease patients
Coordinating care for progressive neurological conditions
Supporting families of Parkinson's disease patients
Dementia and Alzheimer's care coordination
Memory care planning and support

Housing Transitions for Older Adults:

Senior housing research and evaluation
Assisted living placement and transition support
Memory care facility research
Independent living vs. assisted living guidance
Skilled nursing facility navigation
Continuing care retirement community (CCRC) research
In-home care coordination and planning
Aging in place support and resources
Senior relocation assistance and planning
Long-term care planning for older adults

Medicare & Medicaid Navigation:

Medicare enrollment and plan selection guidance
Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D navigation
Medicaid eligibility and enrollment support
Medicare Advantage plan research and comparison
Dual eligibility (Medicare and Medicaid) navigation
Medicare supplement (Medigap) plan guidance
Long-term care Medicaid planning
Understanding Medicare Explanation of Benefits

Complex Medical Situations:

Chronic illness care coordination
Multi-provider care team coordination
Second opinion facilitation
Rare disease navigation and research
Hospital discharge planning and follow-up
Post-hospitalization care coordination
Serious illness care planning
Navigating multiple diagnoses
Terminal illness support and care coordination
Palliative and hospice care navigation

End-of-Life Planning & Documentation:

Advance directive preparation and guidance
Healthcare proxy and power of attorney guidance
Living will documentation support
End-of-life care planning and coordination
Goals of care conversations and facilitation
Hospice and palliative care navigation

General Patient Advocacy:

Healthcare system navigation
Medical appointment support and preparation
Patient rights education and advocacy
Health insurance claims and billing review
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) clarification
Medical bill review and error identification
Care coordination across multiple providers
Specialist referral research and coordination
Healthcare decision support
Family caregiver support and resources
Elder care advocacy
Geriatric care coordination
Professional Affiliations
BCPA April 2026