HINT

Keep reading for more information about the HINT study. You can always contact us with questions, concerns, or suggestions – we are always glad to hear from you!

Why are we doing this study?

The HINT study has been designed for adult survivors of childhood cancer. The purpose of this study is to understand and improve health insurance experiences of survivors through the development of a Health Insurance Navigation Program. This study will compare three methods of educating survivors about health insurance.

What will I be asked to do as part of this study?

Before you join the study, please make sure that you are willing to participate in the live or pre-recorded sessions with the navigator if you are assigned to that group.

• Complete an online survey at three timepoints: when you first join the study, then again at 6 and 12 months later. Each survey will take about 10 – 15 minutes to complete. You will receive a $20 Amazon gift code after each survey you complete!
• If you join HINT, you will be randomized, like the flip of a coin, to one of three groups. Everyone will receive a health insurance booklet, which provides important information on insurance terms, policy, health services costs, and self-advocacy skills. One group, in addition to the booklet, will be offered 5 live, 30-minute Zoom sessions with a health insurance patient navigator. One group, in addition to the booklet, will be offered 5 pre-recorded sessions with a health insurance patient navigator.

How long will I be in the study?

You will be asked to take part in the study for one year. This will include the study activities and the 3 surveys.

Will I get paid if I participate?

Yes. No matter what group you are in, you will receive $20 for each survey that you complete for up to a total of $60.

How do I join the HINT Study?

If you have not yet activated your myLTFU account, then you will need to do that first. You will need your personal keycode sent in the HINT 2 Study email or letter that you received. Get started here.

If you have already activated your myLTFU account (you may have activated the account to complete a recent online LTFU follow-up survey), then you can log into your account and sign the consent form to get started with the HINT Study. Go to the login page.

Questions?

• Call us: 1-800-775-2167
• Email us: LTFU@stjude.org

Activate myLTFU and join!