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Illinois ADAP Receives $3 Million in Additional Funds to Cover Rising Drug Prices, Increase in Clients

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) announced last week that the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program will receive an additional $3.1 million in funds under the state's 2005 budget to cover the rising costs of antiretroviral drugs, an increase in... Read more »

National ADAP Working Group Calls for $303 Million Increase in Federal ADAP Spending for FY 2006

The National ADAP Working Group -- a coalition of AIDS treatment organizations, AIDS doctors and pharmaceutical companies -- on Friday said Congress needs to increase federal spending on AIDS drug assistance programs by at least $303 million in... Read more »

ADAP Activists Needed in All U.S. States and Territories

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is the payer of last resort for HIV-related drug costs for persons with limited income. For several reasons -- people living longer, higher drug costs, and political neglect -- this program has become... Read more »

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ADAP Covering Atripla?

I am currently on Atripla and will have to go to ADAP in order to continue treatment. I noticed that Atripla is not listed on the ADAP formulary. Do you know if Atripla is now covered by ADAP? Thanks for your help....

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

The ADAP formularies vary from State to State. For example, the ADAP formulary in New York is different from the ADAP formularly in North Carolina. Atripla or its component parts are included as the preferred non-PI based regimen in the current... Read more »

ADAP & APIC & Job Insurance

I have an opportunity to get my job insurance (HMO) premiums paid by enrolling in APIC Insurance. I am presently insured by ADAP (NY) and Cigna (job insurance). As of 1/1/06, I have elected HMO coverage with Cigna thru my job because I need the...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

I've just responded to an almost-identical question at this forum. Please check under "Confidentiality and Disclosure" for the answer, which will fit your situation. Thanks for writing.... Read more »

cuts in HIV funding for free meds (ADAP, 2010)

I have a major concern as you all know I am HIV +. I receive meds from the govt. Is it true that the meds will be drying up? and if that is so what will the hundreds of thousands of people do? Is this real?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The problem is multifactorial:1. Increased need due to consequences of the economic recession.2. Job loss leading to loss of health insurance.3. Inability to qualify for new insurance due to "preexisting condition" clauses.4.... Read more »

Can an HMO be forced to cover facial wasting surgery?

Hello-I recently read that a bill was passed in California that forces HMO's to cover surgery for facial wasting if you petition your carrier. Is this true? Thanks,Lewis...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

There was pending legislation in California re certain injections for wasting syndrome. I do not know if that passed. I suggest that you contact your doctor who should be able to advise you what the law is and what the requirements are for the... Read more »

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North Carolina ADAP

Posted by goguy00, 2 Replies

This thread is going to need to be changed soon, to dying with hiv.

I was informed last week by my case worker that North Carolina ADAP is not accepting any new clients. Also, if you let your account lapse, you won't be able to get your medicine... Read more »

ADAP Program

Posted by Davidian, 2 Replies

Hi to everybody

my name is Davide and I'm Italian. I'm Hiv person and i would to move to California. Anyone of you are into ADAP Program?
You think is a good program?
I hope to talk to someone of you, who could help me to know all about living in... Read more »

ADAP PROGRAM

Posted by Davidian

Hello to everybody

My name is Davide and I'm Italian S+.
I have a question for you: anybody of you are into the ADAP PROGRAM? It is a good program?
I have a lot of question, because I want to move to California (I'm permanent resident) but I need to... Read more »

May be losing health insurance!!! Need my meds!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I may be losing my health insurance. That in itself is a nightmare, but I would have to pay for my own meds. The ADAP program in my State requires I have insurance. I can do that for about a year out of my retirement fund, which is all the income... Read more »

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