The ADAP Watch

As of April 19, 2012, there were 3,079 individuals on AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting lists in 10 states. This is a 25 percent decrease from the 4,118 individuals on the February 2012 ADAP Watch. Seventeen ADAPs, including seven with current waiting lists, have instituted additional cost-containment measures since April 1, 2009 (reported as of April 11, 2012). In addition, five ADAPs, including one with a current waiting list, reported they are considering implementing new or additional cost-containment measures by the end of ADAP's current fiscal year (March 31, 2013).

ADAPs With Current or Anticipated Cost-Containment Measures, Including Waiting Lists, April 2012

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Waiting List Organization

An ADAP waiting list using a first-come, first-served model is structured to place any individual applying to ADAP on the waiting list in order of receipt of a completed enrollment application and eligibility confirmation. Of the 10 states with ADAP waiting lists, five ADAPs utilize a first-come, first-served model for prioritizing clients to join the active client roll.

An ADAP waiting list using a medical criteria model is structured based on a hierarchical criteria typically established by the state based on recommendations from its ADAP Advisory Committee. Of the 10 states with ADAP waiting lists, six ADAPs utilize a medical criteria model for prioritizing clients to join the active client roll.