HIV Uninsured Care Programs

The AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health was able to establish four programs which provide access to free health café for residents of New York with HIV infection - regardless of whether they are uninsured or underinsured. Note that the four programs adopt the same application forms as well as enrollment process.

1. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

ADAP is a program that provides free medications for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and other sensitive infections. These provided drugs can considerably help people with HIV/AIDS live longer as well as treat the symptoms of the infection. People with partial insurance or those who have a Medicaid spent down requirement can avail of the benefits by ADAP.

2. ADAP Plus (Primary Care)

ADAP Plus (Primary Care) works by providing free primary care services at chosen clinics, hospital outpatient departments, office-based doctors as well as lab vendors. Included are services for ambulatory care for medical evaluation, early intervention, and continuing treatment.

3. HIV Home Care Program

The HIVE Home Care Program provides coverage for home care services to incessantly medically dependent individuals as ordered by their doctor. This program covers competent nursing, home health services, and intravenous therapy administration as well medications and supplies and reliable medical equipment - when instructed by the physician for specific conditions. Take note that the services must be provided by a happinesslifetime.com home care agency which have already enrolled in the program.

4. ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation Program (APIC)

APIC can provide the payment for the premiums issued by commercial health insurance program for ADAP qualified clients. This program will pay for the assiduity of a cost effective policy for people who presents to the program with the following criteria:

· Have a current coverage bought directly from an insurance company or agent or

· Coverage by their employer where the employee's contribution establishes a financial hardship or

· COBRA coverage for persons who lost their job and cannot afford the premiums

The following are the eligibility requirements for interested applicants:

· Must be a resident of the New York State (U.S. citizenship is not needed)

· Living with AIDS or HIV infection as well as chronic medical dependence because of certain physical or cognitive impairment from HIV

· Must have an income less than $44,000 annually for one household, $59,200 for two households, $74,400 for three or more as well as liquid assets lower than $25,000

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