Affordable Cost HIV Meds In US

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The Affordable Care Act Supports Women -- Now We Must Support the Affordable Care Act: Reflections on the Importance of Health Care Reform for Women Living With HIV

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In This Issue: Health Reform's Impact on People With HIV/AIDS

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Ask the Experts

Make only 12,000 a year, how can i afford meds?

Dr. Young,Hi I have a real problem. I make only 12,000 a year and there is no way i will be able to pull off the full cost of medicines? I need treatment, where do i go for assistance? Please im desperate. Have no insurance. Cd 4 200 viral load...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Assuming that you live in the US and are fortunate enough to live in a state with good funding for their AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), you should have little difficulty in obtaining medications for treating HIV.There are a number of... Read more »

no health insurance- no income- cant afford meds

Hi Dr. Bob,I am a student in alot of debt who has no health insurance. I cant afford hiv meds. I see combivir costs $800 alone for a months supply. How can i survive this diagnosis? With no health insurance and meds?Scared Student...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,WHOA! Slow down a minute, scared student, and take a couple of big cleansing yoga breaths, OK? Go ahead. We'll wait. There, don't you feel better?Fist off, are you HIV positive? Have you been tested and has that test been confirmed?... Read more »

What is the cost of HIV meds?

I recently have been infected with HIV. Unfortunatly im not on any health insurance plan. Can I afford treatment without or should I get on Health insurance before I start treatment? What is the average cost going to be for me?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post-- I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.The first thing to do is to locate your local AIDS service organization-- (check out ASOfinder.com)-- they'll be able to refer you to programs in your city.Yes, it is... Read more »

The cost of meds and insurance

My partner is HIV positive and currently receives meds through a government program that covers all his costs. I added him to my insurance plan and now we are receiving bills for our portion of his Dr. check ups which is fine but I am concerned...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I do not know how the government program works. I suggest you contact a local legal aid or AIDS group to get information on this.... Read more »

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Cost of HIV meds!

Posted by spadude64, 2 Replies

Luckily, I have medical insurance but I asked my pharmacist how much my meds cost and he told me 13 thousand dollars a year!
I was shocked to hear that since I am only taking Sustiva and combivir.
We, who are HIV positive need to be out there... Read more »

Cost of Meds

Posted by Doyle, 6 Replies

Just curious as to how much Hiv meds cost. I get mine free but was curious as to where i could find a list of the meds and the price of them. Read more »

Help with costs of meds

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

How does the regular person pay for the cost of HIV meds? I make a good income (but let's be realistic), have insurance but cap out on prescriptions after the first month. Cost runs between $1,000 to $1,400 a month.

Where can I go for help, as I... Read more »

Viral load test cost

Posted by Bensf, 2 Replies

I've been HIV+ for 10 years, not on meds and have been part of a study that pays for my CD4 and viral load tests. The study is ending and I am covered by Anthem Blue Cross- California with a high deductible, which I never meet. Has anyone had... Read more »

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