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MEDICAL AND HEALTH ASSISTANCE
Sep 21, 2008

I AM A 26 YR OLD FEMALE WHO HAS BEEN HIV POSITIVE SINCE 04. I HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON MY MEDS. WHEN I AM ON THEM I AM ON MEDICAID, BUT NOW I AM NOT ON MEDICAID AND I DONT HAVE NO TYPE OF HEALTH OR MEDICAL INSURANCE. I WANT TO LIVE AND STAY HEALTHY, BUT I NEED TO GET A ANNUAL YRLY AND GET MY MEDS EVERY MONTH. THE STATE HAS DENIED ME FOR MEDICAID, DISABILITY, OR ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF MY JOB, BUT I AM JUST A CNA. WHAT DO I DO IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY AND KEEP GETTING MEDS?

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   Response from Ms. Gabriel

You may be able to get your medication through the pharmaceutical company's drug assistance program. Ask your pharmacist for contact information. If you get a job with an employer that provides group health coverage you would be covered after any probabtion period. The only other way you may be able to get coverage is through a professional association -- if you are a Certified Nursing Assistant there are resources on the internet (try http://nursingassistants.net) that can lead you to a list. Contact the association in your area to see if they offer a group policy. Good luck.

Lynne Gabriel


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